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November 21, 2024
Title: Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses “Am I My Brother’s Keeper”.
Genesis 4:9 (ESV): “Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Where is Abel your
brother?’. He said, ‘I do not know; am I my brother's keeper?’”
Philippians 2:4 (ESV): "Let each of you look not only to his own interests,
but also to the interests of others.”
Click here for more information about
Truth for You Ministries with Pastor Ed Ethridge.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How does God speak to us today?
Why should we care about the welfare of our brothers and sisters? Pastor Ed
reminds us that not only are we to care for fellow believers, but unbelievers,
too. And YES that includes our enemies!
Are people constantly watching Christians to see how they treat their fellow
humans?
If we mess up even one time, is our witness ruined forever? Will God love us
anyway? Pastor Ed uses John 18 and Peter’s denial as the perfect example of
God’s unconditional love.
Why is prayer so important to a Christian’s walk with God?
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November 19, 2024
Title: No Ambiguity for Christians
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
1 Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts, honor Christ the Lord as holy,
being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the
hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.”
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge offers hope to those who are seeking answers and
encouragement to those answering the questions.
Click here to read more about the story
which inspired this interview with Pastor Ed Ethridge.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Will we all breathe our last breath someday? (Hebrews 9:27)
Can we know for sure where we will go when our heart stops beating? Pastor Ed
encourages us to read 1 John – the whole book, especially the last chapter.
As Christians, must we be prepared to help others answer the question: “Where am
I going when I die?”
Are Christians called to live in such a way that others wonder “why”? (Romans
3:23; Colossians 1:27) Pastor Ed reminds us that we have what others need –
Jesus Christ – using the analogy of a car salesman and closing in a powerful and
encouraging prayer.
If you have a question about salvation or would like to speak to Pastor Ed
Ethridge, click here for more information.
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October 25, 2024
Title: Being Salt and Light in a Dark World
Topic: Christian Responsibilities
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge is a retired pastor and friend. Today, Pastor Ed
encourages Christians to be The Church in all they do and say.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Who is The Church? Pastor Ed explains the meaning of “ecclesia”:
the community/the body of believers in Jesus Christ.
Does The Church have a responsibility to be salt and light in our world today?
(Ephesians 4:12; Matthew 29:20; Colossians 1:13-14;
Is there a place/situation where we are NOT to represent Christ? Do too many
people believe that they should not express their faith at work? Pastor
Ed says: “We don’t need teachers who are Christian or police officers who
are Christian... We need Christian teachers. We need Christian policeman.”
Can The Church make a difference in society today? Can we, individually, make a difference in society today? (John 14:6; Psalm 46:10)
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September 4, 2024
Title: Staying True to Christ in the Workplace
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge is a retired pastor and friend. Today, Pastor Ed offers advice and encouragement to those who are weary in the workplace.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Can God use every believer to further His Kingdom in the workplace? Pastor Ed uses the acronym “FAT”:
Faithful. Available. Teachable.
Is Christianity a life-long learning experience?
What careers should Christians consider? Pastor Ed reminds us that we are Christians first and our “title” is second.
Has Pastor Ed ever been surprised to learn that a fellow co-worker was a Christian because their words and actions did not reflect Christ-like behavior? Pastor Ed says: “Yes! Me!” and shares a story about his first job when he was out of the military.
Pastor Ed closes the interview praying for people who are unemployed or are struggling in their job. He also prays for believers to stay strong in their faith while in the workplace. (Colossians 3:17; Philippians 4:4)
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August 1, 2024
Title: Why Doesn’t God Heal Everyone?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge is the Pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church
in Northwest Houston. Today, he answers the age-old question: “Why doesn’t
God just heal everyone?”
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are faith and health connected? Are “sinners” the only people who get sick?
Pastor Ed reminds us that we ALL would be sick and never well because we are all sinners!
Why do we often wonder why God won’t heal us or a loved one?
Are there examples in the Bible of those who were ill and prayed for, but not healed? Are there examples in the Bible of those who were ill, prayed for, and healed?
Pastor Ed discusses several Biblical examples and also briefly tells the story of Joni Eareckson Tada.
Is it okay to cry out to God and ask for healing?
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July 17, 2024
Title: Is Edification Important to God?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
2 Peter 1:5-8 "For this very reason, make every effort to supplement
your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with
self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with
godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with
love. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from
being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."
2 Peter 3:18a “But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
Today, Pastor Ed offers hope and encouragement as we all do our best to grow and mature in our relationship with the Lord.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is edification? Is edification simply individual or should it also be corporate, as well? (Proverbs 27:17)
Christians are commanded to mature and grow in the Lord. But, what does that mean? (Romans 15:1)
When we become Christians, do we know everything we need to know about living a Christ-following life?
Pastor Ed reminds us that we begin the Christian life like an infant who needs constant guidance and help.
Should our faith be evident to others? (Romans 12:1-2; Acts 9; Job 5)
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Is Edification Important to God?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are Christians called to cooperate with God's work in them? (Galatians 2:20;
John 14:6) Pastor Ed reminds us: “The Christian life is not a
‘Sunday Life’.”
Many use the excuse of not being “perfect” when they make a mistake or
sin. Is this a valid excuse or should we own up and take responsibility? Is
imperfection an excuse to keep on sinning?
How can we grow in our knowledge of and faith in God? (2 Timothy 2:15)br />
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Is Edification Important to God?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Must we be careful who we follow? Are too many following teachers who aren’t
growing themselves? (Matthew 10) Pastor Ed reminds us that Jesus
is THE Shephard and his teachings are the right teachings.
Should our knowledge of God be ever-increasing and our obedience to Him be
continually perfected? Pastor Ed urges Christians to take a good, long look at how they’re living their life and what/who they are truly following: the world or God.
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July 12, 2024
Title: Applying the Word to Your Life Daily
Topic: Motivational and Inspirational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge reminds us that the Bible is there for us to use daily. If you’re having a bad day – the Bible offers hope. If you’re having a good day – the Bible encourages. Open your Bible today and let God’s Word guide your steps.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What does “iron sharpens iron” mean?
When believers are involved in one another's lives, does mutual edification occur?
Is the statement “two are better than one” true? What is the three-fold chord? Read Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Is fellowship beneficial for humans in general, but all the more so for Christians? Read Matthew 18:19-20
The Corona lockdown has forced many people home on Sundays to watch church online from their couch. Why should Christians go back to church? Read Hebrews 10:25 (this is not a suggestion; it is a command)
Pastor Ed usually presents the Wednesday night sermon at Champion Forest Baptist Church (main campus) in NW Houston. Click
here for more information.
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June 28, 2024
Title: Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses “Am I My Brother’s Keeper”.
Genesis 4:9 (ESV): “Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Where is Abel your
brother?’. He said, ‘I do not know; am I my brother's keeper?’”
Philippians 2:4 (ESV): "Let each of you look not only to his own interests,
but also to the interests of others.”
Click here for more information about
Truth for You Ministries with Pastor Ed Ethridge.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How does God speak to us today?
Why should we care about the welfare of our brothers and sisters? Pastor Ed
reminds us that not only are we to care for fellow believers, but unbelievers,
too. And YES that includes our enemies!
Are people constantly watching Christians to see how they treat their fellow
humans?
If we mess up even one time, is our witness ruined forever? Will God love us
anyway? Pastor Ed uses John 18 and Peter’s denial as the perfect example of
God’s unconditional love.
Why is prayer so important to a Christian’s walk with God?
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May 31, 2024
Title: Bearing Fruit for the Kingdom
Topic: Bearing Fruit or Being Plucked from the Vine
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses different aspects of Christian apologetics today: convicted vs converted, bearing fruit, the Holy Spirit, and leading your family in Biblical morals and values.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What does it mean to have just enough religion to be convicted but not converted? Pastor Ed references Acts 4:12 and a sermon he preached once entitled: “Religious but Lost”.
Are too many church-goers lukewarm Christians?
What does “fire-in-our-bellies” mean? Is this missing in many lives today?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Bearing Fruit for the Kingdom
Topic: Bearing Fruit or Being Plucked from the Vine
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does the Holy Spirit feed us, fill us, direct us, guide us, teach us, speak
through us, and at times pray for us when we are at a loss for words? Pastor Ed
says that the fruit can be as tiny as a raisin, but it’s still fruit!
How can Christians bear fruit? Is it just soul-winning? Or is it more than that?
Are we commanded to bear fruit? Pastor Ed says to live your life by the
out-flow, not the in-flow.
Scripture References: Ephesians 4:30; Colossians 1:27; Galatians 5 and
6; Ephesian 5:18
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Bearing Fruit for the Kingdom
Topic: Bearing Fruit or Being Plucked from the Vine
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why is it so difficult to get people to volunteer and help within the walls of
the church?
Pastor Ed admonishes listeners: “We are facing a battle right now. If the
church doesn’t rise up, we are in deep trouble. We’re ALREADY in trouble! We
need to rise up and stand up and be counted. Let’s get to work.”
The last part of Joshua 24:15 is familiar to most of us: “As for me and my
house, we will serve the Lord.” Why should this be the intention and prayer
of every Christian?
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May 10, 2024
Title: Why Doesn’t God Heal Everyone?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge is the Pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church
in Northwest Houston. Today, he answers the age-old question: “Why doesn’t
God just heal everyone?”
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are faith and health connected? Are “sinners” the only people who get sick?
Pastor Ed reminds us that we ALL would be sick and never well because we are all sinners!
Why do we often wonder why God won’t heal us or a loved one?
Are there examples in the Bible of those who were ill and prayed for, but not healed? Are there examples in the Bible of those who were ill, prayed for, and healed?
Pastor Ed discusses several Biblical examples and also briefly tells the story of Joni Eareckson Tada.
Is it okay to cry out to God and ask for healing?
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April 26, 2024
Title: Hope in All Things
Topic: Hope
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge and Terry Lowry have a discussion about hope.
Click here for more about Pastor Ed and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Can a person with hope survive terrible circumstances?
How can we have hope in all things?
Why do we think we can handle everything on our own? Why do we forget to trust? Pastor Ed reminds us of the words in Ephesians 4:1.
Is the hope possessed by a Christian found in God’s character?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Hope in All Things
Topic: Hope
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does God have a specific plan for each of our lives? Pastor Ed mentions the
famous Scripture Jeremiah 29:11, but urges people to also include verse 10. Why?
LLife doesn’t always have a story book ending. When life is really hard, how can
we remember to cling to hope?
Pastor Ed reminds us that Moses, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Elijah, Jonah, Hosea, Amos,
Peter, Paul, and the disciples all went through trials. You will, too. He says:
“This cupcake Christianity that we have in America is not what God ordered
for us whatsoever.”
How do we know we have hope? Psalm 62; Psalm 46:5,10
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Hope in All Things
Topic: Hope
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Until we draw our last breath, is God pursuing us to give us hope of eternal
life? Hebrews 6:19-20; Colossians 1:27
How does God help us in this life? Pastor Ed reminds us: “He’s not just
there when you show up at church on Sunday” and uses Matthew 11:29 as an
example.
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March 22, 2024
Title: Do certain scripture passages in the Bible Still Apply to Us Today?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge is the Senior Pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church in Northwest Houston. Today, Pastor Ed discusses some
Scripture, reminding us that the Bible is still important and the words inspired
by God still apply to us today.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does God really know each of us by name? Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in
the womb I knew you, and before you were born, I consecrated you; I appointed
you a prophet to the nations.”
How do we know that the words written in the Bible are for us? 2 Timothy 3:16-17
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof,
for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God[a] may be
complete, equipped for every good work.”
Does the book of Revelation really foretell the second coming of Jesus? Are we
the “church” mentioned in Revelation?
Is Jesus really the way for every person? John 14:6 “Jesus said to him, “I am
the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the father except through
me.”
How can every person be “born again”? John 3:3 Jesus answered him, “Truly,
truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God.”
If you have questions about God, Jesus, or salvation, contact Pastor Ed
here.
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January 30, 2024
Title: The Apostle’s Creed
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Around 140 AD, many of the early church leaders developed a standard statement to express one’s confession of faith at the time of baptism. It’s not Scripture, but a simple list of the great doctrines of the Christian faith.
Pastor Ed Ethridge (Retired) guides us through the Apostle’s Creed today, offering encouragement for sharing our faith with others. Click
here for more about Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
In this first segment, he discusses the first five statements:
I believe in God the Father Almighty
Maker of heaven and earth
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord
Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost
Born of the Virgin Mary
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Apostle’s Creed
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
In this second segment, Pastor Ed discusses the next six statements:
Suffered under Pontius Pilate
Was crucified, dead, and buried
He descended into hell
The third day He rose again from the dead
He ascended into heaven
And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty
EXTRA QUESTION: When Jesus died, did he take the keys to hell
from Satan?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Apostle’s Creed
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
In this segment, Pastor Ed discusses the final seven statements in the Apostle’s
Creed:
From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost
The Holy Catholic Church, “universal church”
The Communion of Saints
The Forgiveness of sins
The Resurrection of the body
And the Life everlasting. Amen
How, then, should we walk? Pastor Ed offers Scripture and an explanation of what
“walk” means…
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January 19, 2024
Title: What is the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge is the Senior Pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church in
Northwest Houston. Today, Pastor Ed explains what/who the Holy Spirit is and if
believers truly have the Holy Spirit living in them.
Click here for more information about
Pastor Ed Ethridge and Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is God in three forms?
What is meant by “born of water and born of the Spirit”? (John 3:5)
Is salvation a gift that each must choose to accept or reject?
Does the Holy Spirit really indwell within believers? Is this a spiritual sign
that we belong to God?
Why should we take care to not grieve the Holy Spirit?
If you have questions about God, Jesus, or salvation, contact Pastor Ed
here.
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January 4, 2024
Title: The Greatest Commandment
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
A lawyer once asked Jesus about the greatest commandment. Today, Pastor Ed
Ethridge discusses Jesus’ response, which can be found in
Mattew 22:3-40.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed and
Truth for You Ministries.
Pastor Ed is the Senior Pastor at North Oaks Baptist Church in Northwest Houston.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How can I love God with all my heart?
How can I love God with all my soul?
How can I love God with all my mind?
What is the difference between the heart, soul, and mind? Is it possible to love
God with just one or two and not all three?
Who is my neighbor? Why should I love my neighbor?
If you have questions about God, Jesus, or salvation, contact Pastor Ed
here.
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January 2, 2024
Title: What does it mean to be saved?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses two often-debated theological topics: Once saved, always saved and sinning after we are saved.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed’s ministry.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Must we be sinless before we can be saved?
Once we are saved, must we immediately stop sinning? “Once we come to the Cross and put our faith and trust in the Lord, the flesh still lives, so we’re going to sin,” Pastor Ed says. He goes on to explain what we should do when we do sin.
Paul said: “I do what I shouldn’t and don’t do what I should.” Did he purposely sin?
Do our sins hurt others? Pastor Ed discusses the “ripple effect”.
Should we give up trying to live a sinless life? Scripture Reference: Galatians 2:20
When we sin after we are saved, will we still go to heaven or will we go to hell?
Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:9
What does it mean to be saved – to be born again? Scripture Reference: John 3
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December 26, 2023
Title: Who is Jesus?
Topic: Who is Jesus?
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 4
When you think of Jesus, what comes to mind first? A day in his life? A miracle performed? Perhaps something during his last week on earth?
Pastor Ed Ethridge is the new Senior Pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church in NW Houston. Today, Pastor Ed teaches on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed and
Truth For You Ministries.
If you have questions about God, Jesus, salvation, or need prayer, contact
Pastor Ed here.
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here to help support Pastor Ed’s ministry
Truth For You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why did Jesus come as a baby in a manger?
Why was Jesus presented at the temple on the eighth day? Was this a Jewish tradition?
Why was Jesus at the temple when he was twelve years old? What happened when he was there? Were the leaders and scholars amazed and confounded by his wisdom?
Why was Jesus baptized?
Jesus performed many miracles: water to wine, calming the seas, feeding 5,000, healing the sick, the blind, the deaf, the lame, raising Lazarus, casting out demons. Was any one miracle more important than the others?
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Title: Part 2 of 4 - Who is Jesus?
Topic: Who is Jesus?
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is the importance of the triumphal entry? Why did Jesus ride into the city
on a donkey?
Jesus cursed a fig tree that wasn’t bearing fruit. Why is it important for
Christians to bear fruit? Galatians 5 The Fruit of the Spirit
What did Jesus teach/preach about the Greatest Commandment? Matthew 22:34-40 and
Mark 12:28-34
What is the significance of the Last Supper?
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Title: Part 3 of 4 - Who is Jesus?
Topic: Who is Jesus?
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is the purpose of Lent? Is Lent not emphasized enough today?
Why do we celebrate Palm Sunday? 1 Peter 1:16
What is Maundy Thursday? Is it also called Holy Thursday?
Why do we remember Good Friday?
Is Easter a day of celebration?
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Title: Part 4 of 4 - Who is Jesus?
Topic: Who is Jesus?
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Where is Jesus today and what is he doing?
Does Jesus advocate on our behalf to his Father God?
Are we living in the “last days”? When will Jesus return? Does only God
know?
What will happen after Jesus returns? Philippians 2:10
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December 19, 2023
Title: What Does it Mean to be Saved?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses two often-debated theological topics: Once saved, always saved and sinning after we are saved.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed’s ministry.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Must we be sinless before we can be saved?
Once we are saved, must we immediately stop sinning? “Once we come to the Cross and put our faith and trust in the Lord, the flesh still lives, so we’re going to sin,” Pastor Ed says. He goes on to explain what we should do when we do sin.
Paul said: “I do what I shouldn’t and don’t do what I should.” Did he purposely sin?
Do our sins hurt others? Pastor Ed discusses the “ripple effect”.
Should we give up trying to live a sinless life? Scripture Reference: Galatians 2:20
When we sin after we are saved, will we still go to heaven or will we go to hell?
Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:9
What does it mean to be saved – to be born again? Scripture Reference: John 3
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November 23, 2023
Title: Faith is a Powerful Thing
Topic: Faith
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 2
God can accomplish more in a moment that we can accomplish in a lifetime. Does that mean we should just desire that a hole be dug and then stand there leaning on the shovel hoping God will perform a miracle? Or should we pray and not doubt?
Terry and Pastor Ed Ethridge offer hope and encouragement today through Scripture and stories.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is faith as small as a mustard seed all we need? (Luke 17:6) Pastor Ed says: “It’s not the amount of faith that you have; it’s the object of your faith… You need to have confidence and trust in the Lord of faith.”
Terry tells a story about a jogger who jogged every day – no matter what. Something happened one day, though, that changed his life…
Have you ever prayed and prayed for something and felt like God didn’t answer your prayer? (Proverbs 3:5-6) Pastor Ed says: “Faith is not about seeing and then believing; its about believing then seeing.”
Must we be careful what we pray for? Pastor Ed shares a profound statement that one of his mentors said long ago that has stuck with him…
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Faith is a Powerful Thing
Topic: Faith
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Terry shares a story about a tall, thin-as-a-rail young man whose dream was to
be on the football team…
Does God sometimes answer our prayers in ways we never would imagine? Does He
also sometimes put obstacles in our way? (Hebrews 11:1) Pastor Ed says: “God
will do whatever He needs to do to get you where you need to be if you’re
willing to follow.”
Are we alone in our walk with Christ or is there power at our fingertips? (Acts
1:8) Pastor Ed says: “I can’t make it happen, but I can do all things that
Christ asks me to do and leads me to do as I walk in the Spirit by faith.”
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November 9, 2023
Title: Does God Care about Evil?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Does God care about the evil all around us? Will the evil doers go unpunished?
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses the book of Habakkuk. Pastor Ed is the Senior Pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church
.
You can read more about this topic
here by Chuck Swindoll.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Who was Prophet Habakkuk?
After the northern kingdom had been destroyed, did the southern kingdom, Judah, also face imminent invasion and destruction?
Was evil thriving, completely in the open, while God remained strangely silent?
Are there many similarities between the Israelites and the people in America today?
Was the reigning king, Jehoiakim, leading his people into evil?
The book of Habakkuk is a conversation between Habakkuk and God. Was Habakkuk distressed about God’s inaction? Did he wonder why God would take the Promised Land away from the people?
How did Habakkuk pray?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Does God Care about Evil?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why was Habakkuk considered a prophet?
Can the actions of Habakkuk and Jonah be compared and contrasted?
Why didn’t the Israelites listen to Habakkuk? Are we like the Israelites –
ignoring God’s voice and commandments?
What was the fate of those who thought they would get away with their evil deeds
forever? Pastor Ed offers a warning to us…
Did Habakkuk question why God didn’t do anything to stop the evil?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Does God Care about Evil?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does the book of Habakkuk paint a true picture of God’s sovereignty over evil?
What life lessons can we all learn from the book of Habakkuk?
Is God sovereign over all, no matter their belief?
Do many Americans simply want to do whatever they want without punishment or
consequences?
Does the book of Habakkuk remind us that there is no place too dark and no wall
too thick for God’s grace to penetrate in powerful and life-affirming ways?
Contact Pastor Ed here if
you have questions about faith and salvation.
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October 23, 2023
Title: Are We Living in the End Times?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Matthew 24:36 ESV “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.”
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge helps us understand the tumultuous times we live in. Pastor Ed is the Senior Pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church in Northwest Houston.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How are we to live during these dark days? Matthew 5:16
What is our hope? Romans 12:12
What is tribulation? Why are we to be patient in tribulation? Pastor Ed explains what true tribulation is and how Christians should respond, saying: “Stand firm. Stand fast. And know Christ is coming.”
How can we pray constantly and continually?
Is the foundation for our hope found in salvation through Jesus Christ? Matthew 16:18; 2 Samuel 22; Deuteronomy 32
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September 8, 2023
Title: Putting Your Faith to Work
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge is the new senior pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church in
Northwest Houston. Today, Pastor Ed reminds us that God is with us every step of
the way and encourages us as we put our faith into action.
Click here to read the short devotional by Larry Burkett with
Crown Ministries that inspired this interview.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed Ethridge and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is God with us during our mountain top experience? Pastor Ed reminds us of Abraham and Isaac…
Is God with us during our deepest, darkest nights while in the pit of a valley? Pastor Ed reminds us of Jonah…
Sometimes we cry out to God for which way to go. While we wait, does God hear our cry? 2 Corinthians 5:7
Why are we to put our faith into action? James 2:18-20
Too often, we tell ourselves “God will work this out” without ever crying out to Him or seeking other help for our problem. Sure, we may pray a little and read our Bible a little. Is it imperative, though, to take positive action? Pastor Ed says: “Faith is active. Faith is not passive.”
Our works will not save us. Only faith can save us. Will God honor our works, though, as well as our faith? Ephesians 2:8-9
Contact Pastor Ed here if you have questions about faith and salvation.
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August 8, 2023
Title: Are You Grounded in the Word?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Pastor Ed Ethridge is the new senior pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church in Northwest Houston. Today, Pastor Ed encourages us to dig deeper into the Word every day as we draw closer and closer to God.
Click here for more about Pastor Ed Ethridge and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did Jesus warn us to not let anyone lead us astray? Pastor Ed recommends reading Psalm 119.
What does Acts 17:11 mean by “examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so”?
What does it mean to be “grounded in the Word”? Do Christ-followers have a responsibility to be grounded in the Word? Pastor Ed says being grounded in the Word is the “anchor of your soul”.
Must we be careful in rejecting Biblical knowledge in exchange for something we want to hear because it sounds good or makes us feel better about ourselves? (2 Timothy 4:3-4; Matthew 7:15; Hosea 4:6)
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Are You Grounded in the Word?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is the “Sparkle
Creed”? Is it one-hundred-percent contrary to the True Gospel of
Jesus Christ? Are many deceived if they believe in any/all of the statements in
found in the “Sparkle Creed”?
NOTE: Search our ARCHIVES under the name “Tooley, Mark” to hear the full
interview on the “Sparkle Creed” from July 21, 2023.
Should all Christ-followers search the Scripture daily and be grounded in the
Word? (Ephesians 4:1) Pastor Ed says: “Christians need to get off of this
mindset that going to church on Sunday is all they need.”
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Are You Grounded in the Word?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is the
Apostles’ Creed?
Can the Apostles’ Creed be used to explain the Gospel to an unbeliever?
Should Christians call-out those who claim to be speaking the True Gospel, but
are twisting the words and/or teaching something false?
Is there one God who created the heavens and the earth and all that we see
today?
Is Jesus Christ the only son of God? Do Muslims believe that God had more than
one son? Are Allah and God the same?
Was Jesus really born of a virgin? Did Jesus really die on a cross, resurrecting
after three days?
Will Jesus return one day to judge all?
What is the Holy Spirit? Is the Holy Spirit part of the Trinity?
If a person doesn’t believe in the full Apostles’ Creed, do they need to
reexamine their faith?
The Apostles’ Creed states: “I believe in the Holy Catholic Church”.
What does this mean?
Contact Pastor Ed here if
you have questions about faith and salvation.
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July 25, 2023
Title: Putting Faith to Work
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge is the new senior pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church in
Northwest Houston. Today, Pastor Ed reminds us that God is with us every step of
the way and encourages us as we put our faith into action.
Click here to read the short devotional by Larry Burkett with
Crown Ministries that inspired this interview.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed Ethridge and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is God with us during our mountain top experience? Pastor Ed reminds us of Abraham and Isaac…
Is God with us during our deepest, darkest nights while in the pit of a valley? Pastor Ed reminds us of Jonah…
Sometimes we cry out to God for which way to go. While we wait, does God hear our cry? 2 Corinthians 5:7
Why are we to put our faith into action? James 2:18-20
Too often, we tell ourselves “God will work this out” without ever crying out to Him or seeking other help for our problem. Sure, we may pray a little and read our Bible a little. Is it imperative, though, to take positive action? Pastor Ed says: “Faith is active. Faith is not passive.”
Our works will not save us. Only faith can save us. Will God honor our works, though, as well as our faith? Ephesians 2:8-9
Contact Pastor Ed here if you have questions about faith and salvation.
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July 12, 2023
Title: Walking the Narrow Path with Jesus
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 2
Pastor Ed Ethridge is the new senior pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church in Northwest Houston. Today, Pastor Ed offers hope and encouragement as we navigate life on the narrow path.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed Ethridge.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why should we all evaluate our walk with the Lord from time to time?
Does God really know everything about us? Pastor Ed reminds us that God formed us in our mother’s womb and has a plan for everyone’s life.
Why should we pray for the Lord to plant our feet on the narrow path? Do we have a responsibility to walk the narrow path? (Matthew 7:13-14; Ephesians 4:1)
Why is it important to use our gifts and talents to serve the Lord? (Romans 12:1)
Can God use us wherever we are? Pastor Ed shares how he witnesses to others even while on vacation. He also encourages us to look for opportunities to share our gifts and talents.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Walking the Narrow Path with Jesus
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Should we all ask ourselves: “Am I living my life in a manner that
influences those around me in a positive and Holy manner?” (James 1:5)
Who does God use to further His Kingdom? Can God use us to further His Kingdom
until the day we draw our last breath? (Philippians 2:12-13)
Is God quick to forgive us when we stumble? Do we oftentimes forget to count our
blessings? Pastor Ed references the song: “Count
Your Blessings”.
Are small groups really important? Should we all have an accountability partner?
Is it really necessary to attend worship on a regular basis? Pastor Ed admits
that even after being a preacher for nearly 50 years, he still needs the
connection!
If you have questions about faith and salvation, contact Pastor Ed
here.
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July 7, 2023
Title: Putting Faith to Work
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge is the new senior pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church in
Northwest Houston. Today, Pastor Ed reminds us that God is with us every step of
the way and encourages us as we put our faith into action.
Click here to read the short devotional by Larry Burkett with
Crown Ministries that inspired this interview.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed Ethridge and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is God with us during our mountain top experience? Pastor Ed reminds us of Abraham and Isaac…
Is God with us during our deepest, darkest nights while in the pit of a valley? Pastor Ed reminds us of Jonah…
Sometimes we cry out to God for which way to go. While we wait, does God hear our cry? 2 Corinthians 5:7
Why are we to put our faith into action? James 2:18-20
Too often, we tell ourselves “God will work this out” without ever crying out to Him or seeking other help for our problem. Sure, we may pray a little and read our Bible a little. Is it imperative, though, to take positive action? Pastor Ed says: “Faith is active. Faith is not passive.”
Our works will not save us. Only faith can save us. Will God honor our works, though, as well as our faith? Ephesians 2:8-9
Contact Pastor Ed here if you have questions about faith and salvation.
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June 21, 2023
Title: Putting Faith to Work
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge is the new senior pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church in
Northwest Houston. Today, Pastor Ed reminds us that God is with us every step of
the way and encourages us as we put our faith into action.
Click here to read the short devotional by Larry Burkett with
Crown Ministries that inspired this interview.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed Ethridge and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is God with us during our mountain top experience? Pastor Ed reminds us of Abraham and Isaac…
Is God with us during our deepest, darkest nights while in the pit of a valley? Pastor Ed reminds us of Jonah…
Sometimes we cry out to God for which way to go. While we wait, does God hear our cry? 2 Corinthians 5:7
Why are we to put our faith into action? James 2:18-20
Too often, we tell ourselves “God will work this out” without ever crying out to Him or seeking other help for our problem. Sure, we may pray a little and read our Bible a little. Is it imperative, though, to take positive action? Pastor Ed says: “Faith is active. Faith is not passive.”
Our works will not save us. Only faith can save us. Will God honor our works, though, as well as our faith? Ephesians 2:8-9
Contact Pastor Ed here if you have questions about faith and salvation.
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May 31, 2023
Title: Life Lessons from the Prodigal Son’s Father
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 2
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge offers hope and encouragement through lessons we learn from the father of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). Pastor Ethridge is the new senior pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church in Northwest Houston.
Questions for this interview were taken, in part, from this
article.
Click here for more about Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Has Pastor Ed ever preached a sermon specifically on the father of the prodigal son?
What is the story of the Prodigal Son?
Was the father obligated to give his younger son his inheritance while he was still living?
Were the father’s prayers for his son answered?
Did the father expectantly await his son’s return?
How did the prodigal son’s father react to him coming home?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Life Lessons from the Prodigal Son’s Father
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Have we all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God?
Do we sometimes (maybe often) ask for God’s blessings that are outside of His
will?
Is God a “genie in bottle” just waiting to grant our wishes?
Is prayer sometimes the only way to help a wayward child or grandchild?
Should we ever give up on a wayward child or grandchild? Can tough love be
difficult?
What lesson do we learn from how the father treated both of his sons?
When does our Heavenly Father forgive us?
Is Jesus tenderly calling to us today?
What happens in heaven when a new soul is added to the Kingdom?
If you have questions about salvation, please contact Pastor Ed
here or call
North Oaks Baptist Church at 281-370-4060.
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April 13, 2023
Title: Easter Sunday is Over. Now What?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Easter Sunday is over. Now what? Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses the importance of the empty tomb. Pastor Ethridge is the new Senior Pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church.
Questions for this interview were taken, in part, from this
article.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed Ethridge and
Truth For You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is the empty tomb a core tenet of the Christian faith?
Why is the empty tomb significant in Christianity? Pastor Ed discusses some of the prophesies…
The empty tomb does not save us from our sins. BUT if the empty tomb does not save us, what does?
The empty tomb points to the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. Does any other religion have a king or ruler that died and was resurrected back to life?
Book Reference: “Evidence that Demands a Verdict”
by Josh McDowell
Can we, as Christ-followers, look forward to our own resurrection? Pastor Ed reveals what Scripture says about our raptured bodies…
Should all Christians be prepared to tell the Good News at any given moment? Pastor Ed urges Christians to pray for opportunities to share the Gospel.
Pastor Ed closes the interview in prayer, referencing 1 Corinthians 15:20-22. If
you have questions about salvation, contact Pastor Ed
here.
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April 3, 2023
Title: Who is Jesus?
Topic: Who is Jesus?
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 4
When you think of Jesus, what comes to mind first? A day in his life? A miracle performed? Perhaps something during his last week on earth?
Pastor Ed Ethridge is the new Senior Pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church in NW Houston. Today, Pastor Ed teaches on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed and
Truth For You Ministries.
If you have questions about God, Jesus, salvation, or need prayer, contact
Pastor Ed here.
Click
here to help support Pastor Ed’s ministry
Truth For You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why did Jesus come as a baby in a manger?
Why was Jesus presented at the temple on the eighth day? Was this a Jewish tradition?
Why was Jesus at the temple when he was twelve years old? What happened when he was there? Were the leaders and scholars amazed and confounded by his wisdom?
Why was Jesus baptized?
Jesus performed many miracles: water to wine, calming the seas, feeding 5,000, healing the sick, the blind, the deaf, the lame, raising Lazarus, casting out demons. Was any one miracle more important than the others?
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Title: Part 2 of 4 - Who is Jesus?
Topic: Who is Jesus?
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is the importance of the triumphal entry? Why did Jesus ride into the city
on a donkey?
Jesus cursed a fig tree that wasn’t bearing fruit. Why is it important for
Christians to bear fruit? Galatians 5 The Fruit of the Spirit
What did Jesus teach/preach about the Greatest Commandment? Matthew 22:34-40 and
Mark 12:28-34
What is the significance of the Last Supper?
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Title: Part 3 of 4 - Who is Jesus?
Topic: Who is Jesus?
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is the purpose of Lent? Is Lent not emphasized enough today?
Why do we celebrate Palm Sunday? 1 Peter 1:16
What is Maundy Thursday? Is it also called Holy Thursday?
Why do we remember Good Friday?
Is Easter a day of celebration?
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Title: Part 4 of 4 - Who is Jesus?
Topic: Who is Jesus?
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Where is Jesus today and what is he doing?
Does Jesus advocate on our behalf to his Father God?
Are we living in the “last days”? When will Jesus return? Does only God
know?
What will happen after Jesus returns? Philippians 2:10
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March 31, 2023
Title: What Does it Mean to be Saved?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses two often-debated theological topics: Once saved, always saved and sinning after we are saved.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed’s ministry.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Must we be sinless before we can be saved?
Once we are saved, must we immediately stop sinning? “Once we come to the Cross and put our faith and trust in the Lord, the flesh still lives, so we’re going to sin,” Pastor Ed says. He goes on to explain what we should do when we do sin.
Paul said: “I do what I shouldn’t and don’t do what I should.” Did he purposely sin?
Do our sins hurt others? Pastor Ed discusses the “ripple effect”.
Should we give up trying to live a sinless life? Scripture Reference: Galatians 2:20
When we sin after we are saved, will we still go to heaven or will we go to hell?
Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:9
What does it mean to be saved – to be born again? Scripture Reference: John 3
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March 15, 2023
Title: Revival or Falling Away? What Does Scripture Say?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Matthew 24:10-14 (ESV) And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses Revival and the End Times. Pastor Ed is the new interim Pastor at
North Oaks Baptist Church
.
Click here for more about Pastor Ed Ethridge and
Truth for You Ministries.
Click here to contact Pastor Ed with questions or comments.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does Scripture reveal that there will be an end-time worldwide revival? Pastor Ed explains that we have been in the End Times for the last 2,000 years, but there is not a Biblical mandate for a worldwide revival.
Does Scripture reveal that there will be a great falling away? Pastor Ed references Matthew 24:10-14 and discusses the massive decrease in church attendance.
Jesus spoke of a “massive falling away” in the End Times. Why must Christians be guarded against false teachers and the worldly culture? Pastor Ed reminds us that truth matters; be guided by the Truth and the Truth alone.
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Revival or Falling Away? What Does Scripture Say?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Although the Bible doesn’t clearly speak of a massive worldwide revival, could
it happen? Pastor Ed prays it does happen!
Why is Pastor Ed shocked or surprised that only 6% of American adults hold a
true Biblical Worldview? (Click
here for the latest research from the Cultural Research Center.)
Is the Body of Christ sitting on the fence in a lukewarm posture? Pastor Ed
discusses two churches: the Church at Sardis and the Church at Laodicea and
explains why he believes many churches are simply going through the motions.
Can we continue to ignore the immoral state of our nation? Pastor Ed reminds us
of God’s anger, wrath, and discipline of evil and immorality.
How can God’s remnant begin to stand strong? (Ephesians 4:14; 1 Corinthians
15:58) Pastor Ed says we need to follow Jesus’ example 24/7/365 – period.
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Revival or Falling Away? What Does Scripture Say?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is God’s calling for each Christian? Why is it important to have
meaningful daily quiet time, with devotion and prayer? Should we even do this
on a Sunday before corporate worship? (Philippians 2:12-13) Pastor Ed reminds
us that growing in our faith requires WORK!
Join Pastor Ed Ethridge at North Oaks Baptist Church in NW Houston on
Sunday, March 19th at 10:45. Click here
for more information.
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March 1, 2023
Title: A Post-Christian America
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Psalms 139:23-24 (NLT) “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses a post-Christian America and why we should all examine our own lives first before we judge the sin of others.
Questions for this interview were prompted by the book “Why Revival Tarries” by author and evangelist Leonard Ravenhill.
Click here for more information about
Truth For You Ministries.
Click here to contact Pastor Ed Ethridge.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Must we come to grips with living in a post-Christian America? Pastor Ed says: “NO we shouldn'’t come to grips with it’… God can do something beyond the post-modern era.” Amen!
Are there three persons living inside each of us? The person we think we are. The person other people think we are. The person God knows we are.
Can our words and actions offend God? Pastor Ed responds with this question: “Are we God-lovers or God-haters?” He also reminds us of ways we offend God with our everyday actions and speech.
Are too many more concerned with offending the world than offending God?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - A Post-Christian America
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Revivals are erupting on college campuses across the nation. This is WONDERFUL
news! Should we ALL look INSIDE first, though, for a revival in our own lives?
TThe blind man asked Jesus for his sight. Should we also pray for sight? What “sight”
should we ask for? Pastor Ed reminds us of Paul’s words in Ephesians 1:18,
saying: “The Church, in general across the country, has forgotten the
reality of lostness – the reality of hell.”
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - A Post-Christian America
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is God angry at other countries? Is God angry with America? Pastor Ed believes
that “God is angry – period… He is angry with His creation… I don’t think
that He looks at China any differently than He does America.”
Do we need more fire from the pulpit or more tears from the pew – or both?
Pastor Ed believes that tears cannot flow from the eyes of people in the pews
unless the men in the pulpits are preaching the whole Gospel truth.
Is there still hope for the Church in America? Pastor Ed references Psalm 119:37
and reminds us that hope in Christ never, ever dies. He also quotes Pastor
Jarrett Stephens: “The forgiven, forgive.” And that’s what it’s all
about.
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February 22, 2023
Title: What is a Revival?
Topic: Revival in America
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 2
II Chronicles 7:14 ESV “If my people who are called by my name humble
themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I
will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” Do you
know that passage? Meditate on this passage. Ask God to show you its true
meaning.
What is a revival? Do we really want a revival? Where will revival start? How
will revival continue?
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge answers some questions about evangelism and revival,
offering hope and encouragement in a dark and troubling world.
Talking points for this interview were taken from the article “How to have a
Revival”
from the Discovery Series with
Our Daily Bread
Ministries.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed
Ethridge and Truth for You Ministries.
Click here to contact Pastor Ed.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is a revival? Pastor Ed gives a great explanation and reminds us that
revival must begin in our own lives first on a daily basis.
What are some conditions for revival within the heart of someone born again?
Is there a “revival formula” that guarantees a spiritual awakening?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - What is a Revival?
Topic: Revival in America
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How should we be praying for those attending the Asbury Revival and those seeing
posts/videos on social media?
What will it take for a worldwide revival? Pastor Ed discusses the context
behind 2 Chronicles 7:14 and why he believes we still don’t have a revival
across the world. He says: “Revival – a spiritual awakening – is an absolute
work of a sovereign God… Revival comes unexpectantly.”
Pastor Ed closes the interview in prayer for a revival in our land.
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February 8, 2023
Title: What’s UP With Purgatory?
Topic: PURGATORY
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses more on the topic of Christian Apologetics – Biblical doctrine that all Christians should know and understand. Today, he digs into the topic of purgatory.
Click here for more about Pastor Ed Ethridge and
Truth for You Ministries.
Click
here for more information on this topic.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is purgatory? Is purgatory a real place? Pastor Ed’s simple answer is “no” and he goes on to explain the “man-made” belief of purgatory and the Biblical truth dismissing that lie.
Do some denominations/churches believe they will gain God’s favor out of purgatory with payment?
Is purgatory mentioned in the Bible? Pastor Ed says that 1 Corinthians 3:15 is often used by those who believe in purgatory, but it is completely taken out of context.
Can a person pray or pay enough to earn their way into heaven?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - What’s UP With Purgatory?
Topic: PURGATORY
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
After the rains began and doors on the Ark were closed, did those on the outside
have as second chance to repent and be saved?
When the fire rained down on Sodom and Gomorrah, were they given a second
chance?
The “Left
Behind” series is about giving those left after the rapture a second
chance to repent and accept the truth. Is this Biblical? Pastor Ed has studied
and taught on the Book of Revelation throughout his many years as a pastor. He
says: “Everyone left on earth after the tribulation are lost people. Who’s
going to share the Gospel with them?”
Can anyone be drawn to God without the Holy Spirit?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - What’s UP With Purgatory?
Topic: PURGATORY
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Christians are commanded to correct those who spread false doctrine. Does this
include telling others – even those we love – the truth about purgatory?
Too many people think they will go to heaven. How can a person know they are
saved and will spend eternity in Heaven? Will everyone be saved? Pastor Ed
quotes Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that
while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” and Romans 6:23 “For
the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus
our Lord.”
Why is it so important for Christians to know and understand the True Gospel?
Pastor Ed references Ephesians 4:30 “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of
God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption”, reminding us that
absolutely nothing can break that seal.
If you have questions regarding heaven, hell, purgatory, or salvation, click
here to contact Pastor Ed.
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February 6, 2023
Title: Prayer on the Football Field
Topic: Praying Again in America
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Love and prayers for Damar Hamlin spread from the football field to the
broadcast booth to millions of homes around the world.
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses this unusual outpouring of love and prayer
in the sports world.
Click here for more about Pastor Ed and
Truth For
You Ministries.
Click here to contact Pastor Ed.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
With Damar Hamlin lying on his back, motionless, it seemed the entire sports
world took a knee and prayed. Why was this so unusual?
Has the sports world already moved on from a message of “prayer” to a message of
“love”? Pastor Ed believes that too many people are quick to pray only in the
moment of need and then soon forget Who answered their prayer.
It is very common for people, even unbelievers, to pray in times of crisis. But
do they really know who they are praying to? Pastor Ed references
Ephesians 6:18
and
I Thessalonians 5:17.
How should we pray? When should we pray?
Does God hear and answer every prayer? Pastor Ed explains why he believes prayer
equates to “God consciousness”.
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January 18, 2023
Title: Godlessness in the Last Days
Topic: Wicked Times
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 4
Pastor Ed Ethridge recently wrote: “In these perilous times, it is
of the utmost importance that we resist the urge to use our human reasoning to
compromise with God's law. We must be particularly careful in what we perceive
as the 'smaller areas' of God's Word. Why? Because Satan often makes his greatest inroads by getting us to relax in little things and gradually convincing us to do the same in more vital matters. If he can just get his foot in the door, he feels he has won a great victory and can make us slip away from God.”
Click here for more about Pastor Ed and
Truth For You Ministries.
Click here to contact Pastor Ed.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are wicked times described throughout the Bible?
The word “wicked” is used 340 times.
The word “wickedly” is used 23 times.
The word “wickedness” is used 127 times.
What are some of the wicked times in the Old Testament? (Jeremiah 13:27; Ezekiel 3:17-19; Book of Judges)
Do our kids and grandkids truly know the difference between good and evil? Pastor Ed reminds us:
“If it is unacceptable to God, then it should be unacceptable to us.” Period. No compromise.
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Title: Part 2 of 4 - Godlessness in the Last Days
Topic: Wicked Times
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Can our time be described as wicked? (2 Timothy 3:1-9) Those verses in 2 Timothy
describe 19 ways people are wicked. READ THEM! What do you think? Are people
wicked today?
What does “having the appearance of godliness, but denying the power thereof”
mean (vs 5)? Pastor Ed believes there are people who proclaim the Gospel every
chance they can, but far too many are hiding in the shadows, afraid to speak up.
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Title: Part 3 of 4 - Godlessness in the Last Days
Topic: Wicked Times
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are Christians powerless and defenseless against the evil times of today? (John
14:16-26; Ephesians 4:30; Ephesians 6:10-20; Acts 20:27) Pastor Ed says: “We
have to take a stand. We can’t compromise our churches… That’s one of the big
problems in the country today. We’re not standing solid on the truth.”
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Title: Part 4 of 4 - Godlessness in the Last Days
Topic: Wicked Times
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What should Christians be doing today to take a stand against wickedness?
(Ephesians 4:1; Ephesians 5:1; 1 Corinthians) Pastor Ed reminds us that we are
to be Ambassadors for Christ. “If we look like the world, act like the
world, talk like the world…There’s a problem there!”
Are too many people “asleep on the pew”? (1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 1
Peter 5:8)
Pastor Ed closes the interview in prayer…
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January 11, 2023
Title: Prayer on the Football Field
Topic: Praying Again in America
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Love and prayers for Damar Hamlin spread from the football field to the
broadcast booth to millions of homes around the world.
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses this unusual outpouring of love and prayer
in the sports world.
Click here for more about Pastor Ed and
Truth For
You Ministries.
Click here to contact Pastor Ed.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
With Damar Hamlin lying on his back, motionless, it seemed the entire sports
world took a knee and prayed. Why was this so unusual?
Has the sports world already moved on from a message of “prayer” to a message of
“love”? Pastor Ed believes that too many people are quick to pray only in the
moment of need and then soon forget Who answered their prayer.
It is very common for people, even unbelievers, to pray in times of crisis. But
do they really know who they are praying to? Pastor Ed references
Ephesians 6:18
and
I Thessalonians 5:17.
How should we pray? When should we pray?
Does God hear and answer every prayer? Pastor Ed explains why he believes prayer
equates to “God consciousness”.
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January 4, 2023
Title: Is There Another Way to Forgiveness?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses why Jesus came to earth and if he is truly the only way to forgiveness.
Click hehttp://www.truthforyou.net/re for more about Pastor Ed Ethridge and
Truth For You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why did Jesus have to come to earth? Could Jesus have accomplished what needed to be done in heaven? (Isaiah 61:1-2)
After Adam and Eve sinned, did the clothing God provided cover their sin for eternity? (Genesis 3:21)
After Adam and Eve sinned, did Satan gain control of our spirit/soul after death? Pastor Ed explains his response of “no”.
After Adam and Eve sinned, was mankind then separated from God? (John 3:16)
After Adam and Eve sinned, did God provide a way for redemption? (Romans 5:8; John 1:14)
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Is There Another Way to Forgiveness?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Were temple sacrifices only temporary covers for man’s sin? Pastor Ed explains
how the sacrifices pointed toward the ultimate sacrifice – the death of Jesus on
the cross.
Did God provide a permanent cover for individual sin?
Why is it important to believe that Jesus lived a sinless life? Terry and Pastor
Ed discuss how Jesus was “spotless”, just as the animal that was to be
sacrificed was spotless.
Why do many non-believers attempt to place sin on Jesus?
Are there multiple ways to heaven? (John 14:6)
Why are Christmas and Easter typically the only days many people go to church?
Pastor Ed doesn’t have a good answer for this, other than tradition or
self-satisfaction.
Is it appropriate for pastors to preach the Gospel at funerals?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Is There Another Way to Forgiveness?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did Jesus take control of the keys to the kingdom of death and hell when he died
on the cross? (Hebrews 10:22)
Is Jesus the bridge that enables each man and woman to cross the gulf that
separates us from God? (1 Peter 2:23) Pastor Ed explains how Jesus knew there
was no other way to fulfill God’s plan for our salvation.
Must I resist Satan and put sin to death in my life daily? (1 Corinthians 5:17;
2 Peter 2:22; 1 Corinthians 6:20)
If a person has never accepted Jesus as their Savior, how can they today?
(Ephesians 2:8-9) Click here
to contact Pastor Ed. He is more than happy to talk with you about salvation in
Jesus Christ.
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December 22, 2022
Title: I’m a Christian. What Comes Next?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
For the past several weeks, Pastor Ed Ethridge has discussed the reality of heaven. Is there another way to heaven without Jesus?
Today, Pastor Ed reminds us of our responsibility after we are saved.
Click here for more about Pastor Ed Ethridge and
Truth for You Ministries.
Book Reference: “Peace with God” by Billy Graham, published in 1953 and revised and expanded in 1984.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does a “Christian To-Do List” exist to help guide us? Pastor Ed says: “If you trust in the Lord and really are a follower of Him, you’re going to want to do what He asks you to do. You don’t need a set of rules. You have the Bible.”
Why should Christians read their Bible daily?
Is there a “secret” to prayer? Pastor Ed believes that we just need to have an attitude of praise and prayer; it’s that simple.
Are we to rely on the Holy Spirit to guide us? (Ephesians 4:30; 5:18)
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - I’m a Christian. What Comes Next?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Should Christians attend church regularly? Pastor Ed admonishes Christians who
have stopped going to church for one reason or another, saying: “You’re
living in sin!” (Hebrews 10:25)
What is a “witnessing Christian”? (Acts 1:8)
Is temptation a sin? Pastor Ed reminds us that the devil will never quit, but
God equips us with the means to resist. Temptation is not the sin; giving in is
the sin. (1 Peter 5:8)
Why are we commanded to love? Are we really to love our enemies and those who
wish us harm? (Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 6:8; 1 John 4:19)
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - I’m a Christian. What Comes Next?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Micah 6:8 “He has told you, O Man, what is good; and what does the LORD
require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with
your God.”
If we don’t read the Bible, how can we learn to be a better Christian?
Pastor Ed always reminds people that they cannot rely on a preacher for their
teaching; they must read the Bible every day for guidance and instruction. He
also urges Christians to find good Christian friends in a Bible-preaching
church.
Why is it important for Christians to be humble?
Click here to contact
Pastor Ed. He is more than happy to talk with you about salvation in Jesus
Christ.
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December 21, 2022
Title: I’m a Christian. What Comes Next?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
For the past several weeks, Pastor Ed Ethridge has discussed the reality of heaven. Is there another way to heaven without Jesus?
Today, Pastor Ed reminds us of our responsibility after we are saved.
Click here for more about Pastor Ed Ethridge and
Truth for You Ministries.
Book Reference: “Peace with God” by Billy Graham, published in 1953 and revised and expanded in 1984.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does a “Christian To-Do List” exist to help guide us? Pastor Ed says: “If you trust in the Lord and really are a follower of Him, you’re going to want to do what He asks you to do. You don’t need a set of rules. You have the Bible.”
Why should Christians read their Bible daily?
Is there a “secret” to prayer? Pastor Ed believes that we just need to have an attitude of praise and prayer; it’s that simple.
Are we to rely on the Holy Spirit to guide us? (Ephesians 4:30; 5:18)
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - I’m a Christian. What Comes Next?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Should Christians attend church regularly? Pastor Ed admonishes Christians who
have stopped going to church for one reason or another, saying: “You’re
living in sin!” (Hebrews 10:25)
What is a “witnessing Christian”? (Acts 1:8)
Is temptation a sin? Pastor Ed reminds us that the devil will never quit, but
God equips us with the means to resist. Temptation is not the sin; giving in is
the sin. (1 Peter 5:8)
Why are we commanded to love? Are we really to love our enemies and those who
wish us harm? (Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 6:8; 1 John 4:19)
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - I’m a Christian. What Comes Next?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Micah 6:8 “He has told you, O Man, what is good; and what does the LORD
require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with
your God.”
If we don’t read the Bible, how can we learn to be a better Christian?
Pastor Ed always reminds people that they cannot rely on a preacher for their
teaching; they must read the Bible every day for guidance and instruction. He
also urges Christians to find good Christian friends in a Bible-preaching
church.
Why is it important for Christians to be humble?
Click here to contact
Pastor Ed. He is more than happy to talk with you about salvation in Jesus
Christ.
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December 14, 2022
Title: Who is Jesus Christ?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Philippians 2:10-11 “So that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Every Wednesday for the month of December, Pastor Ed Ethridge has joined Terry discussing different aspects of salvation through Jesus Christ. Today, Pastor Ed discusses “Who is Jesus”.
Click here for more information about
Truth For You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why did Jesus often use questions as teachable moments?
Did some people truly believe that Jesus was John the Baptist resurrected? (Matthew 16:14)
In Mark 8:27, Jesus asked his disciples: “Whom do men say that I am?” Did Jesus not know his own identity? Pastor Ed explains the purpose of this important question from Jesus.
How did the disciples answer this question?
How did Peter answer? How did Peter know who Jesus was? Did Jesus deny Peter’s answer? (Matthew 16:16-19)
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Who is Jesus Christ?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Must we all ask and answer the question “Who is Jesus”?
Will everyone be forgiven of all their sins and live eternally with God in
heaven? (Isaiah 45:23) Pastor Ed explains that one day everyone will acknowledge
God’s authority and power, but not everyone will be saved.
Can we save ourselves? (Acts 4:12, Ephesians 2:8-10; John 14:6)
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Who is Jesus Christ?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
There were two thieves, common criminals, on either side of Jesus as he was
crucified. One challenged Jesus. One acknowledged Jesus.
Was he forgiven? Was he saved? Did he have mighty works? Did he demonstrate
great faith?
Pastor Ed passionately discusses the thieves’ salvation at the last moment
before death. He says: “If you’re going to heaven, it’s because the man on
the middle cross said you can go.”
How can one be saved? Pastor Ed reminds us that it’s not about “us” or
what we do or the prayers we pray. “It’s about acknowledging Jesus Christ as
the Son of God,” he says.
Click here to contact
Pastor Ed. He is more than happy to talk with you about salvation in Jesus
Christ.
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December 7, 2022
Title: Aware. Acknowledge. Accept.
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Philippians 2:11 “And that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses why we should all be aware of who Jesus Christ is, acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God, and accept Jesus Christ as the payment for our sins.
Click here for more about Pastor Ed Ethridge and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How did the Angel Gabriel visit Mary? How did the Angel Gabriel visit Joseph? What was the angel’s message for them?
Was the baby in Elizabeth’s womb aware of the presence of the Son of God? (Luke 1:38-45)
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Aware. Acknowledge. Accept
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did the shepherds understand the importance of the angel’s announcement about
the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ? Did the townspeople understand the
importance of the Savior King’s birth? (Luke 2:8-21)
The wise men traveled from the East to Jerusalem, asking about the baby born
King of the Jews. Did their inquiry trouble the people of Jerusalem and King
Herod? (Matthew 2:1-12)
King Herod sought counsel from the chief priests and scribes, demanding to know
where the Christ should be born. What was he told? (Matthew 2:5,7)
Is there any record that the Chief Priests and Scribes traveled to Bethlehem
searching for the Child King? This is a tricky question with a tricky answer…
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Aware. Acknowledge. Accept.
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
When he was twelve, Jesus went with his parents, Joseph and Mary, to Passover in
Jerusalem. When they left to return home, Jesus stayed. What’s the story line
here? (Luke 2:41-52)
Did even Mary, the mother of Jesus, need a Savior?
Must each of us be aware of who Jesus Christ? Must each of us acknowledge Jesus
Christ as the Son of God? Must each of us accept Jesus Christ as the substitute,
the payment for our individual sins? Pastor Ed passionately discusses the need
for everyone to be aware, acknowledge, and accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.
He also reminds us that Christmas is all about the God who created the world and
sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to be the savior of the world. He says: “It’s
not just about a baby; it’s about the King of Kings.”
Click here to contact
Pastor Ed. He is more than happy to talk with you about salvation in Jesus
Christ.
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November 30, 2022
Title: Is There Another Way to Forgiveness?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses why Jesus came to earth and if he is truly the only way to forgiveness.
Click hehttp://www.truthforyou.net/re for more about Pastor Ed Ethridge and
Truth For You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why did Jesus have to come to earth? Could Jesus have accomplished what needed to be done in heaven? (Isaiah 61:1-2)
After Adam and Eve sinned, did the clothing God provided cover their sin for eternity? (Genesis 3:21)
After Adam and Eve sinned, did Satan gain control of our spirit/soul after death? Pastor Ed explains his response of “no”.
After Adam and Eve sinned, was mankind then separated from God? (John 3:16)
After Adam and Eve sinned, did God provide a way for redemption? (Romans 5:8; John 1:14)
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Is There Another Way to Forgiveness?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Were temple sacrifices only temporary covers for man’s sin? Pastor Ed explains
how the sacrifices pointed toward the ultimate sacrifice – the death of Jesus on
the cross.
Did God provide a permanent cover for individual sin?
Why is it important to believe that Jesus lived a sinless life? Terry and Pastor
Ed discuss how Jesus was “spotless”, just as the animal that was to be
sacrificed was spotless.
Why do many non-believers attempt to place sin on Jesus?
Are there multiple ways to heaven? (John 14:6)
Why are Christmas and Easter typically the only days many people go to church?
Pastor Ed doesn’t have a good answer for this, other than tradition or
self-satisfaction.
Is it appropriate for pastors to preach the Gospel at funerals?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Is There Another Way to Forgiveness?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did Jesus take control of the keys to the kingdom of death and hell when he died
on the cross? (Hebrews 10:22)
Is Jesus the bridge that enables each man and woman to cross the gulf that
separates us from God? (1 Peter 2:23) Pastor Ed explains how Jesus knew there
was no other way to fulfill God’s plan for our salvation.
Must I resist Satan and put sin to death in my life daily? (1 Corinthians 5:17;
2 Peter 2:22; 1 Corinthians 6:20)
If a person has never accepted Jesus as their Savior, how can they today?
(Ephesians 2:8-9) Click here
to contact Pastor Ed. He is more than happy to talk with you about salvation in
Jesus Christ.
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November 14, 2022
Title: Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses “Am I My Brother’s Keeper”.
Genesis 4:9 (ESV): “Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Where is Abel your
brother?’. He said, ‘I do not know; am I my brother's keeper?’”
Philippians 2:4 (ESV): "Let each of you look not only to his own interests,
but also to the interests of others.”
Click here for more information about
Truth for You Ministries with Pastor Ed Ethridge.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How does God speak to us today?
Why should we care about the welfare of our brothers and sisters? Pastor Ed
reminds us that not only are we to care for fellow believers, but unbelievers,
too. And YES that includes our enemies!
Are people constantly watching Christians to see how they treat their fellow
humans?
If we mess up even one time, is our witness ruined forever? Will God love us
anyway? Pastor Ed uses John 18 and Peter’s denial as the perfect example of
God’s unconditional love.
Why is prayer so important to a Christian’s walk with God?
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November 4, 2022
Title: Are Christianity and Abortion Compatible?
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ethridge is with us this segment discussing: Is Abortion opposite of teachings found in God’s word?
Pastor Ed Ethridge recently announced his full retirement from preaching at
Champion Forest Baptist Church. This does NOT mean he will stop serving God and ministering to others.
For more information about Pastor Ed’s ministry, Truth for You Ministries,
click here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are Christianity and abortion compatible?
Is Speaker Pelosi Biblically correct when saying she can use her own judgement on whether or not she should take communion?
Is supporting abortion an individual judgment call?
Does the Bible address the taking of the unborn in the womb?
Is participating in an abortion an unforgivable sin?
Does the Bible discuss God’s reaction towards a repentant sinner?
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click
here
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November 3, 2022
Title: What Does it Mean to be Saved?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses two often-debated theological topics: Once saved, always saved and sinning after we are saved.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed’s ministry.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Must we be sinless before we can be saved?
Once we are saved, must we immediately stop sinning? “Once we come to the Cross and put our faith and trust in the Lord, the flesh still lives, so we’re going to sin,” Pastor Ed says. He goes on to explain what we should do when we do sin.
Paul said: “I do what I shouldn’t and don’t do what I should.” Did he purposely sin?
Do our sins hurt others? Pastor Ed discusses the “ripple effect”.
Should we give up trying to live a sinless life? Scripture Reference: Galatians 2:20
When we sin after we are saved, will we still go to heaven or will we go to hell?
Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:9
What does it mean to be saved – to be born again? Scripture Reference: John 3
If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.
For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click
here
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November 2, 2022
Title: Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses “Am I My Brother’s Keeper”.
Genesis 4:9 (ESV): “Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Where is Abel your
brother?’. He said, ‘I do not know; am I my brother's keeper?’”
Philippians 2:4 (ESV): "Let each of you look not only to his own interests,
but also to the interests of others.”
Click here for more information about
Truth for You Ministries with Pastor Ed Ethridge.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How does God speak to us today?
Why should we care about the welfare of our brothers and sisters? Pastor Ed
reminds us that not only are we to care for fellow believers, but unbelievers,
too. And YES that includes our enemies!
Are people constantly watching Christians to see how they treat their fellow
humans?
If we mess up even one time, is our witness ruined forever? Will God love us
anyway? Pastor Ed uses John 18 and Peter’s denial as the perfect example of
God’s unconditional love.
Why is prayer so important to a Christian’s walk with God?
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November 1, 2022
Title: Part 2 of 2 - Is God a Genie in a Bottle?
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is God concerned with what is happening in my life right now? Pastor Ed says
God’s love for us is “outta this world!”
Is God concerned with what is happening in Ukraine? Pastor Ed reminds us that
God allows/permits events to happen for His purpose.
Should we prepare for life and eternity every day? Pastor Ed believes prayer,
faith/trust, and daily Bible study are vital to our walk with Christ. He also
says: “We need to be able to get ourselves where we can stand alone. It’s
easy to stand in a group, but to stand alone when the tough times come, that’s
another story.”
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October 31, 2022
Title: Is God a Genie in a Bottle?
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 2
We each have a part to play in God’s plan to permeate the gospel
from our neighborhoods to the far corners of the earth. God’s Word
is a faithful lamp to guide us as we seek His plan for our lives.
Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses some Biblical truth today that we all need to hear
and apply in our lives.
Click here for more from Pastor Ed and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD,
“plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Why do Christians like this verse so much?
Do we often overlook the verses before it – forgetting the true message? Pastor
Ed shares Jeremiah’s prophecy to the people.
Is God off somewhere not concerned with what is happening in the world? Pastor
Ed reminds us that God is the author and finisher of our faith.
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October 25, 2022
Title: Be a Fruit Inspector
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses the importance of Christ-followers examining their own fruit before casting stones at others.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed Ethridge and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
John 15:1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.
2Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.”
What does “vinedresser” mean?
By pruning away the “bad stuff”, can we become more fruitful? Can it sometimes be painful? Pastor Ed says:
“It’s like a tree with dead limbs. It’s wise to cut them away… The same is true for our lives… It is a little bit painful when the Lord speaks to your heart.”
God is a “fruit inspector”. Should we also be concerned with examining fruit – especially in our own lives?
Matthew 7:1“Judge not, that you be not judged.”
Do too many people, including Christians, focus on this Bible verse? Pastor Ed explains that we do not judge them in a judicial sense; we are simply sharing the truth with them. He also warns to be gentle and kind, never harsh or cross.
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Be a Fruit Inspector
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Galatians 5: 22“But
the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, 23
gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
24 And those who belong to
Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
25 If we live by the Spirit,
let us also keep in step with the Spirit.”
As Christ-followers, are we to keep in step with the Holy Spirit?
Is the fruit of the Spirit an outward manifestation of the Holy Spirit living
within us? Pastor Ed reminds us that our actions and attitude matter as we
witness to others about the Gospel.
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Be a Fruit Inspector
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Galatians 5: 19“Now
the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality,
20idolatry,
sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions,
divisions, 21envy,
drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before,
that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
Do too many people, including Christians, ignore the dangers of the “works
of the flesh”? Pastor Ed believes that we often ignore these sins or we do
not stress their dangers. He says: “God is in the life-changing business…
There needs to be accountability and the Scripture is clear about what God
expects.”
Why is it important for us to constantly be inspecting the fruit in our own
lives, pruning away the bad? (1 Peter 1:16)
Why did Paul give this warning about the “works of the flesh”? Is it
really that important to avoid them? How can we avoid the temptation?
Why don’t more Pastors preach on this? Are parents afraid to address these
issues with their kids? Pastor Ed explains why he believes it is vital that
these issues are addressed, especially with the younger generation. (Romans
1:16)
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October 6, 2022
Title: Preaching the Whole Truth – and Nothing but the Truth
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
While our nation is in a downward spiral, are we roasting stale marshmallows over yesterday’s coals?
Hosea 4:6 “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.”
Pastor Ed Ethridge has been a preacher for five decades. Today he shares why he is so passionate about sharing God’s love and truth with others – and why you should be, too.
Click here for more about Truth for You Ministries with Pastor Ed Ethridge.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Romans 10:14 “How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?”
Are pastors/preachers called by God – and God only?
Have we arrived at Hosea 4:6? Pastor Ed believes this is a big problem in many churches across America.
Who was God speaking to/about in Hosea 4:6?
Is the church “at ease in Zion”? Pastor Ed explains that too many people in churches are just there to have a good time and to feel good.
What is “Biblical text driven” preaching? Pastor Ed explains what this means, saying: “Expository preaching changes lives. Story-telling does not change lives.”
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Preaching the Whole Truth – and Nothing but the Truth
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do people want to hear the truth? Pastor Ed believes that people do want
the truth – but too many pastors/preachers are too worried about filling
the pews. He says: “The truth is the only thing that will save us.”
Antinomianism:
A person who maintains that Christians, by virtue of divine grace, are
freed not only from biblical law and church-prescribed behavioral norms,
but also from all moral law.
Has the devil tricked too many Christ-followers with antinomianism?
How can we know the Truth? What is the Truth? Pastor Ed references John
14:6 and John 8:32.
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Preaching the Whole Truth – and Nothing but the Truth
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Acts 20:27 “For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole
counsel of God.”
Why are pastors/preachers called to preach the “whole counsel of God”?
Have many Christ-followers been imprisoned or martyred for preaching God’s
Truth? Pastor Ed reminds us of just a few of them, saying: “In His
sovereignty, God accomplishes what He wants to, regardless of
circumstances.”
Have many been duped by the devil about God’s Truth? br />
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August 31, 2022
Title: Characteristics of a Healthy Church
Topic: Great Commission
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
The Body of Christ – the Church – is charged to carry out the Great Commission. If the Church is not healthy, can the work of Jesus Christ be fruitful?
Pastor Ed Ethridge, former Pastor at
Champion Forest Baptist Church, discusses some of the characteristics of a healthy church using Matthew 28:16-20: The Great Commission.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed Ethridge and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is the Great commission? Is this the “responsibility” of the Church?
Is every Christian commanded to be a missionary in a different country?
Why are we to baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit? Pastor Ed explains why this is Biblical and how it connects to the Great Commission.
What did Jesus command us to do? Are Old Testament teachings and laws irrelevant? Is the New Testament still relevant today? Pastor Ed references Acts 20, when Paul spoke to the elders in Ephesus about preaching the whole counsel of God. “We can’t pick and choose what we’re going to believe”, Pastor Ed says.
For a church to be healthy, its members must be fruitful. Is moral, righteous living imperative? (1 Peter 1:16)
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Characteristics of a Healthy Church
Topic: Great Commission
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do healthy churches fulfill the Great Commission?
Are bigger churches (with more members) healthier churches? (Ephesians 5:1)
Why is it important for churches to teach sound, Biblical doctrine from the
pulpit all the way to the infant classroom? Pastor Ed believes this is the
missing link in many churches today and why there are so many moral problems in
the United States right now.
Has God always existed? Did God create the heavens and earth?
Do too many church leaders shy away from the “s” word – sin?
Who was Jesus, the only son of God?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Characteristics of a Healthy Church
Topic: Great Commission
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What did Jesus say just before he ascended into heaven? Are his words still
applicable to our lives today?
Must Christ-followers be taught moral, righteous living for the Church to be
healthy? Pastor Ed says: “We live in a morally corrupt society… We must
teach the principles of Scripture that guide us and direct us and be unashamed…
The Church has to be on top of this.”
Why should Christ-followers let Jesus shine through them at all times? Does
this also include being “good”? (Ephesians 5:1)
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August 5, 2022
Title: What Does it Mean to be Saved?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses two often-debated theological topics: Once saved, always saved and sinning after we are saved.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed’s ministry.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Must we be sinless before we can be saved?
Once we are saved, must we immediately stop sinning? “Once we come to the Cross and put our faith and trust in the Lord, the flesh still lives, so we’re going to sin,” Pastor Ed says. He goes on to explain what we should do when we do sin.
Paul said: “I do what I shouldn’t and don’t do what I should.” Did he purposely sin?
Do our sins hurt others? Pastor Ed discusses the “ripple effect”.
Should we give up trying to live a sinless life? Scripture Reference: Galatians 2:20
When we sin after we are saved, will we still go to heaven or will we go to hell?
Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:9
What does it mean to be saved – to be born again? Scripture Reference: John 3
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July 7, 2022
Title: What is True Freedom?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Can have True Freedom in Jesus Christ? Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses John 8:31-36.
Click here for more about Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is true freedom? (John 14:6)
Do we tread in dangerous waters when we reinterpret Scripture to suit our own version of freedom? Pastor Ed says this: “There is absolute truth, regardless of what post-moderns may say.”
Can we use our own knowledge to define “true freedom”?
When we accept Jesus Christ as our LORD and Savior, are we freed from the penalty of sin? (Romans 8:1)
Is it a constant battle to be freed from self, even for Christians? (Ephesians 6:10-18; 1 Peter 5:8)
When we accept Jesus as our LORD and Savior, do we stop sinning? Pastor Ed says: “We are not robots.”
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - What is True Freedom?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why is it important to continually study God’s Word? Pastor Ed points out that
not studying God’s Word is like not reading the instructions on a prescription
or even taking the medicine. “It’s not going to do you much good,” he
says.
What is a good place to start if a person is not already in the habit of reading
God’s Word every day? Pastor Ed has some great suggestions.
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - What is True Freedom?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is it difficult to understand everything we read in the Bible, even for
Christians? Pastor Ed reminds us of the thief on the cross. He didn’t know
anything!
Pastor Ed closes the interview with prayer and a quote from Charles Wesley’s
song, “And
Can it Be That I Should Gain”
Verse 4:
Long my imprisoned spirit lay
fast bound in sin and nature's night;
thine eye diffused a quickening ray;
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
my chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed thee.
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June 15, 2022
Title: Building a Biblical Worldview
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 4
George Barna recently published a
survey revealing that the majority of Pastors in the US do not hold or practice a Biblical Worldview. Christian parents don’t, either.
BOTTOM LINE: Does truth matter?
Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses the importance of building a Biblical worldview.
Click here for more about Pastor Ed Ethridge and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Everyone has an opinion. So, is everyone right and no one wrong?
Do we live in a world that glorifies sin? Pastor Ed says: “Without question.”
Many people say that they believe in God. But do too many not submit to God? Pastor Ed explains the difference.
Do too many Christians pick and choose what Scriptures to “highlight” and what Scriptures to “black out”?
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Title: Part 2 of 4 - Building a Biblical Worldview
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is all Scripture breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, reproof,
correction, and training in righteousness (as found in II Timothy 3:16)?
Will every human being stand before the Judgement Throne one day? Pastor Ed
explains that there are TWO Judgement Thrones: one for the righteous and one for
the unrighteousness.
Standing before the Judgment Throne, can I blame my “unrighteousness”
on my pastor and Sunday School teacher for not teaching the truth? Pastor Ed
says: “You can, but it won’t do any good!”
Has Jesus already paid the price for my unrighteousness?
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Title: Part 3 of 4 - Building a Biblical Worldview
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do many people have a head knowledge but not a heart knowledge of God? Pastor Ed
mentions Ephesians 4:1.
What are some building blocks for a solid biblical worldview?
Can a person have a Biblical Worldview if they do not believe that God is the
Creator of the world and rules this universe? (Genesis 1:1)
Can a person have a Biblical Worldview if they do not believe that the Bible is
God’s Word for mankind and is completely accurate including matters of life and
its origin? (2 Timothy 3:16)
Can a person have a Biblical Worldview if they do not believe that, because of
God and His Word, there are absolute moral truths? (Psalms 102:25–27; Malachi
3:6)
Can a person have a Biblical Worldview if they do not believe that Jesus Christ
is the only begotten Son of God? (John 3:16; John 14:6)
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Title: Part 4 of 4 - Building a Biblical Worldview
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How can a person be saved?
If you would like to talk to a Pastor or Counselor about salvation (or if you
have a prayer request), contact your church. If you do not have a church home,
please call Champion Forest Baptist Church. They would be happy to talk
to you, pray with you, and get resources in your hands. Their number is
281.440.3800.
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May 18, 2022
Title: Where is the Church Headed in America?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 4
Pastor Ed Ethridge passionately discusses the need for revival in the Church – both in the pews and the pulpit.
Click here for more about Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do we refer to God as “mother”? Pastor Ed explains that referring to “God as Mother” is absolutely unbiblical.
Should translations/paraphrases of the Bible which include “he/she” mentions of God be shunned? Pastor Ed believes we should not even look at those paraphrases. He says: “We can try to make Him anything we want to. But God is God!”
Scripture Reference: Psalm 91:4
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Title: Part 2 of 4 - Where is the Church Headed in America?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do we address God as: “The Great Queer One, O Strange One, O Fluid One, or
Ever-Becoming One?” This question refers to a recent “pride worship
service” where students from a United Methodist-affiliated Duke Divinity
School proclaimed God’s acceptance and support for LGBTQ relationships. Click
here for many results from DuckDuckGo on the issue.
Pastor Ed says: “We live in a culture that is making light of God and the
Scripture. They are trying to change God to fit their format… We can’t do that!
The Word of God is the Word of God!”
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Title: Part 3 of 4 -Where is the Church Headed in America?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
BREAKING NEWS: A recent
study released by Dr. George Barna with the Cultural Research Center
at Arizona Christian University reveals that a majority of Christian
pastors in the United States do not hold a biblical worldview. How
is this possible? Pastor Ed says that he is not shocked by these numbers, but it
still breaks his heart…
How should we trust and treat false teachers? Pastor Ed says that we should be
more concerned with offending God than false teachers.
Scripture Reference: The Book of Jude
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Title: Part 4 of 4 - Where is the Church Headed in America?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is a spiritual awakening needed just as desperately in our pulpits as it is in
our pews? Pastor Ed says: “We’re asleep in the pew because
we’re asleep in the pulpit… Get back to truth. Get back to reaching people for
Christ and discipling them.” He also shares that he is absolutely saddened
and disheartened by the state of the Church today.
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May 11, 2022
Title: Is God a Genie in a Bottle?
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 2
We each have a part to play in God’s plan to permeate the gospel
from our neighborhoods to the far corners of the earth. God’s Word
is a faithful lamp to guide us as we seek His plan for our lives.
Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses some Biblical truth today that we all need to hear
and apply in our lives.
Click here for more from Pastor Ed and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD,
“plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Why do Christians like this verse so much?
Do we often overlook the verses before it – forgetting the true message? Pastor
Ed shares Jeremiah’s prophecy to the people.
Is God off somewhere not concerned with what is happening in the world? Pastor
Ed reminds us that God is the author and finisher of our faith.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Is God a Genie in a Bottle?
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is God concerned with what is happening in my life right now? Pastor Ed says
God’s love for us is “outta this world!”
Is God concerned with what is happening in Ukraine? Pastor Ed reminds us that
God allows/permits events to happen for His purpose.
Should we prepare for life and eternity every day? Pastor Ed believes prayer,
faith/trust, and daily Bible study are vital to our walk with Christ. He also
says: “We need to be able to get ourselves where we can stand alone. It’s
easy to stand in a group, but to stand alone when the tough times come, that’s
another story.”
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May 2, 2022
Title: Praying for Our Church Leaders is Essential
Topic: Why Pastors Leave the Ministry
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Are Pastors and other church leaders becoming “burned out”?
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses a
recent survey on why Pastors leave the ministry.
Click here for more information about
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
When did Pastor Ed surrender to full-time ministry? What did his family and friends think about his decision? When did Pastor Ed start his first full-time ministry?
Over the decades, has Pastor Ed ever thrown his hands up and said, “I quit”?
In March of this year, Barna research revealed 42% of those in full-time ministry (in all denominations) had considered quitting the past year. Do we, as congregants, need to pray more earnestly for those who minister to us? Pastor Ed says: “I would appreciate consistent prayer! It is a blessing when someone tells me that they are praying for me.”
The Barna survey reveals that stress is the Number One reason pastors and ministers consider quitting full-time ministry. How does Pastor Ed handle stress?
Another response from pastors and ministers was loneliness. Is it lonely being a leader? Pastor Ed admits that this is absolutely true, but says: “People are people. It’s not my job to change them. It’s my job to preach the Word.” He also offers some great advice for pastors and ministers to STOP being lonely.
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Praying for Our Church Leaders is Essential
Topic: Why Pastors Leave the Ministry
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Many ministry leaders have stated political division as a reason they
have considered leaving the ministry. Why is this?
Nearly 30% of the pastors/ministers surveyed, claimed that their vision
conflicts with the vision of the church. Whose fault is that?
Are church board or Deacon meetings often fraught with unnecessary controversy?
Pastor Ed has a great response for this one with several Scripture references.
He also poses this great question: “Whose church is it? God’s!”
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Praying for Our Church Leaders is Essential
Topic: Why Pastors Leave the Ministry
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
In the last two segment, Pastor Ed and Terry discussed reasons why pastors
consider quitting the ministry.
Why does Pastor Ed keep on preaching?
How can we pray for our church leaders?
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April 21, 2022
Title: What Does the Lord Require of You?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 2
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses a topic that many Christian sects and
denominations skip over: What does the Lord require of us?
Click here for more information on
Truth for You
Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Can I buy my way into heaven?
Can I be good enough to make it to heaven? In response, Pastor Ed asks: “How
good is good enough?” Nothing is good enough!
If I try to be “good enough”, what happens when I stumble? Does one bad thing
wipe out all the good? Pastor Ed says: “No man is perfect. Even as a Christian,
we will stumble. We will battle the old nature, even in Christ.”
What did the Apostle Paul say about doing things we shouldn’t and not doing
things we should? Romans 7:15 “For I do not understand my own actions. For I do
not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.”
What does it mean to fear God? Ecclesiastes 12:13 “Fear God and keep His
commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.” Pastor Ed explains that
fearing God doesn’t mean cowering in the corner. He says: “God is not out to get
you. God is out to do you good!”
Is the Christian walk over the day we get dunked in the baptistry? Pastor Ed
likes to say that we are all on “a journey to completion”. 1 Peter 2:2 “Like
newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up
into salvation.” John 17:17 “Sanctify them[b] in the truth; your word
is truth.”
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - What Does the Lord Require of You?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is there any price that is high enough to gain entrance into heaven? Pastor Ed
reminds us that there is only one way to get into heaven. John 14:6 “Jesus
said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the
Father except through me.'”
What did Jesus teach about salvation and heaven? Matthew 22:34-40 “The
Great Commandment”
Pastor Ed also mentions John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill
and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
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April 13, 2022
Title: Jesus: Our Redeemer and Savior
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge helps us understand why we need a Redeemer and how Jesus is the only way.
Click here for more on Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why do we need a Redeemer?
Why do we need a Savior?
What do we need to be saved from?
Do we need a scapegoat? Pastor Ed has a great answer for this question…
What is “Propitiation”? 1 Corinthians 6:20
Why did God require a payment for our sins – a propitiation?
Is there any other substitute for Jesus? Pastor Ed says: “Nothing else can take the place of him. Not our works. Not our goodness… We trust Him by faith, believing that the work he did on the cross – what he accomplished – is fully complete.”
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Jesus: Our Redeemer and Savior
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Was it absolutely necessary for Jesus to die?
Did Jesus really die on a cross? Or was he just “partially” dead? John
19: 30 “It is finished.”
Did Jesus really go to hell? While there, did Jesus take the keys to the doors
of hell? Pastor Ed explains how he interprets the Scripture on this…
Who raised Jesus from the grave? John 1:14
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Jesus: Our Redeemer and Savior
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Will we all face our own resurrection?
Is hell a real place? Will there be many (too many) who will spend eternity in a
burning hell? Pastor Ed believes too few sermons are preached on the reality of
hell and that’s the problem! He mentions Hebrews 9:22 and Philippians 2:10.
Do we all have a choice to make regarding our eternity?
Once we die, is it too late to make a decision?
Do many people accept Jesus on Easter Sunday?
NOTE: If you would like to speak to a licensed counselor or pastor about
salvation, please call Champion Forest Baptist Church at 281.440.3800.
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March 25, 2022
Title: What Does it Mean to be Saved?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses two often-debated theological topics: Once saved, always saved and sinning after we are saved.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed’s ministry.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Must we be sinless before we can be saved?
Once we are saved, must we immediately stop sinning? “Once we come to the Cross and put our faith and trust in the Lord, the flesh still lives, so we’re going to sin,” Pastor Ed says. He goes on to explain what we should do when we do sin.
Paul said: “I do what I shouldn’t and don’t do what I should.” Did he purposely sin?
Do our sins hurt others? Pastor Ed discusses the “ripple effect”.
Should we give up trying to live a sinless life? Scripture Reference: Galatians 2:20
When we sin after we are saved, will we still go to heaven or will we go to hell?
Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:9
What does it mean to be saved – to be born again? Scripture Reference: John 3
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March 17, 2022
Title: What Does the Lord Require of You?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 2
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses a topic that many Christian sects and
denominations skip over: What does the Lord require of us?
Click here for more information on
Truth for You
Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Can I buy my way into heaven?
Can I be good enough to make it to heaven? In response, Pastor Ed asks: “How
good is good enough?” Nothing is good enough!
If I try to be “good enough”, what happens when I stumble? Does one bad thing
wipe out all the good? Pastor Ed says: “No man is perfect. Even as a Christian,
we will stumble. We will battle the old nature, even in Christ.”
What did the Apostle Paul say about doing things we shouldn’t and not doing
things we should? Romans 7:15 “For I do not understand my own actions. For I do
not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.”
What does it mean to fear God? Ecclesiastes 12:13 “Fear God and keep His
commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.” Pastor Ed explains that
fearing God doesn’t mean cowering in the corner. He says: “God is not out to get
you. God is out to do you good!”
Is the Christian walk over the day we get dunked in the baptistry? Pastor Ed
likes to say that we are all on “a journey to completion”. 1 Peter 2:2 “Like
newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up
into salvation.” John 17:17 “Sanctify them[b] in the truth; your word
is truth.”
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - What Does the Lord Require of You?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is there any price that is high enough to gain entrance into heaven? Pastor Ed
reminds us that there is only one way to get into heaven. John 14:6 “Jesus
said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the
Father except through me.'”
What did Jesus teach about salvation and heaven? Matthew 22:34-40 “The
Great Commandment”
Pastor Ed also mentions John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill
and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
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March 7, 2022
Title: Is God a Genie in a Bottle?
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 2
We each have a part to play in God’s plan to permeate the gospel
from our neighborhoods to the far corners of the earth. God’s Word
is a faithful lamp to guide us as we seek His plan for our lives.
Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses some Biblical truth today that we all need to hear
and apply in our lives.
Click here for more from Pastor Ed and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD,
“plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Why do Christians like this verse so much?
Do we often overlook the verses before it – forgetting the true message? Pastor
Ed shares Jeremiah’s prophecy to the people.
Is God off somewhere not concerned with what is happening in the world? Pastor
Ed reminds us that God is the author and finisher of our faith.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Is God a Genie in a Bottle?
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is God concerned with what is happening in my life right now? Pastor Ed says
God’s love for us is “outta this world!”
Is God concerned with what is happening in Ukraine? Pastor Ed reminds us that
God allows/permits events to happen for His purpose.
Should we prepare for life and eternity every day? Pastor Ed believes prayer,
faith/trust, and daily Bible study are vital to our walk with Christ. He also
says: “We need to be able to get ourselves where we can stand alone. It’s
easy to stand in a group, but to stand alone when the tough times come, that’s
another story.”
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February 21, 2022
Title: Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses “Am I My Brother’s Keeper”.
Genesis 4:9 (ESV): “Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Where is Abel your
brother?’. He said, ‘I do not know; am I my brother's keeper?’”
Philippians 2:4 (ESV): "Let each of you look not only to his own interests,
but also to the interests of others.”
Click here for more information about
Truth for You Ministries with Pastor Ed Ethridge.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How does God speak to us today?
Why should we care about the welfare of our brothers and sisters? Pastor Ed
reminds us that not only are we to care for fellow believers, but unbelievers,
too. And YES that includes our enemies!
Are people constantly watching Christians to see how they treat their fellow
humans?
If we mess up even one time, is our witness ruined forever? Will God love us
anyway? Pastor Ed uses John 18 and Peter’s denial as the perfect example of
God’s unconditional love.
Why is prayer so important to a Christian’s walk with God?
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December 31, 2021
Title: His Cross is My Cross – A.W. Tozer
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Matthew 16:24-26 in the ESV: “24Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
25For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
26For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?’”
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses A.W. Tozer’s devotional “His Cross is My Cross”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
A.W. Tozer wrote: To take Jesus Christ into your life without reservation
is to accept His friends as your friends and to know that His enemies will be
your enemies. Did Jesus have enemies?
A.W. Tozer wrote: To take Jesus Christ into your life without reservation means that we accept His rejection as our rejection.
Who rejected Jesus? Who rejects us as Christ-followers?
Side Bar: Do many in government reject Christ vehemently? Terry says: “Beware of our leadership.”
A.W. Tozer wrote: To take Jesus Christ into your life without reservation means we knowingly accept His cross as our cross. Do new followers understand the depth of this? Do too many preach that going to church is enough?
Side Bar: Will Christ always bear the cross with us? Pastor Ed refences Matthew 28:20 and Ephesians 4:1.
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - His Cross is My Cross – A.W. Tozer
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
A.W. Tozer wrote: If you then find yourself in an area where Christ has no
friends, you will be friendless – except for the one Friend who will stick
closer than a brother. Who will be our friend no matter what?
Side Bar: Terry says: “Too often I pick up my own cross.
How can I do better?” Pastor Ed reminds us that we are all human – and that
is exactly why we need a Savior, referencing Proverbs 3:5-7 and James 1:5.
A.W. Tozer wrote: Those who declare themselves enemies of Jesus Christ must
look upon me as their enemy, and I ask no quarter from them. Do we not ask
the devil and his minions for mercy? Pastor Ed discusses the importance of 1
Peter 5:7-8, saying: “Everything that comes to us, the Lord wants to use it
to conform and shape us to His image.”
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Title: Part 3 of 3- His Cross is My Cross – A.W. Tozer
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why are there too few true Christ-followers? Pastor Ed makes this statement: “The
cross is not Styrofoam” meaning the cross is not lightweight – the burdens
are heavy.
Do more preachers need to preach on the difficulties of life?
Do more preachers need to preach on backsliding?
What is Pastor Ed’s favorite quote from A.W. Tozer?
Pastor Ed closes the interview with this: “We have to have a desire to obey,
a desire to serve, and a desire to sacrifice. If those things are in our life,
then we can move forward.”
Click here for more information on
Truth for You Ministries.
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December 9, 2021
Title: What Will You Give?
Topic: Christmas
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Matthew 2:11 (ESV): “And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his
mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures,
they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.”
Pastor Ed Ethridge reminds us of the Wise Men and the significance of the gifts
they brought Jesus. Click here for more on Pastor Ed
Ethridge.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Where did the Wisemen come from? Did they travel far?
Was it customary in Biblical times to bring a baby presents?
Can God use those who are not followers to further His Kingdom? Pastor Ed says
God will use anyone He chooses!
What is the significance of each gift (gold, frankincense, and myrrh) the Wise
Men brought? Were the gifts given in worship of the King?
Are we required to give Jesus anything? Pastor Ed says we are to give as we have
been given. “What he wants, though, is YOU,” he says.
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November 23, 2021
Title: His Cross is My Cross – A.W. Tozer Part 1 of 3
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 2
Matthew 16:24-26 in the ESV: “24Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
25For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
26For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?’”
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses A.W. Tozer’s devotional “His Cross is My Cross”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
A.W. Tozer wrote: To take Jesus Christ into your life without reservation
is to accept His friends as your friends and to know that His enemies will be
your enemies. Did Jesus have enemies?
A.W. Tozer wrote: To take Jesus Christ into your life without reservation means that we accept His rejection as our rejection.
Who rejected Jesus? Who rejects us as Christ-followers?
Side Bar: Do many in government reject Christ vehemently? Terry says: “Beware of our leadership.”
A.W. Tozer wrote: To take Jesus Christ into your life without reservation means we knowingly accept His cross as our cross. Do new followers understand the depth of this? Do too many preach that going to church is enough?
Side Bar: Will Christ always bear the cross with us? Pastor Ed refences Matthew 28:20 and Ephesians 4:1.
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - His Cross is My Cross – A.W. Tozer
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
A.W. Tozer wrote: If you then find yourself in an area where Christ has no
friends, you will be friendless – except for the one Friend who will stick
closer than a brother. Who will be our friend no matter what?
Side Bar: Terry says: “Too often I pick up my own cross.
How can I do better?” Pastor Ed reminds us that we are all human – and that
is exactly why we need a Savior, referencing Proverbs 3:5-7 and James 1:5.
A.W. Tozer wrote: Those who declare themselves enemies of Jesus Christ must
look upon me as their enemy, and I ask no quarter from them. Do we not ask
the devil and his minions for mercy? Pastor Ed discusses the importance of 1
Peter 5:7-8, saying: “Everything that comes to us, the Lord wants to use it
to conform and shape us to His image.”
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Title: Part 3 of 3- His Cross is My Cross – A.W. Tozer
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why are there too few true Christ-followers? Pastor Ed makes this statement: “The
cross is not Styrofoam” meaning the cross is not lightweight – the burdens
are heavy.
Do more preachers need to preach on the difficulties of life?
Do more preachers need to preach on backsliding?
What is Pastor Ed’s favorite quote from A.W. Tozer?
Pastor Ed closes the interview with this: “We have to have a desire to obey,
a desire to serve, and a desire to sacrifice. If those things are in our life,
then we can move forward.”
Click here for more information on
Truth for You Ministries.
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October 27, 2021
Title: Prayer is Essential
Topic: Prayer is Essential
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Why Pray? Do we pray? Should we pray? When should we pray?
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge and Terry discuss the importance of praying without ceasing. Click
here for more from Pastor Ed.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is it good to set aside a particular time to pray each day? Pastor Ed warns us to not make prayer a ritual; rather make it an appointed time with the Lord.
How do we pray without ceasing?
When praying, what should our attitude be?
We make thousands of decisions throughout each week. How can we incorporate prayer into our decision-making process? Pastor Ed tells people all the time: “You want to know the will of God? Read the Bible!” He then goes on to explain that we know what we should do because the commandments are in the Bible. Our job is to pray about how to fulfill those commandments.
Scripture References: I Thessalonians 5:17; Colossians 3:1-2; Romans 12:1
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Prayer is Essential
Topic: Prayer is Essential
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Larry Burkett: “Pray when you are in trouble. Pray when things are going
well. Pray for forgiveness. Ask for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in your
life. Pray for the salvation of others. Pray for God’s continued protection and
grace. Pray sometimes when all you can do is praise God for His goodness and
faithfulness.”
Does God care about all that – and much, much more?
Is making, keeping, and reviewing a prayer list helpful?
Does God really hear every prayer – regardless of our attitude? Pastor Ed
reminds us that we won’t always understand why things happen to us and those we
love. He says: “In the midst of not understanding, we have to trust Him.”
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Prayer is Essential
Topic: Prayer is Essential
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Billy Graham once wrote: “You have not because you ask not, or you ask
amiss.” Does God have blessings just waiting for us, but we are afraid to
ask for them?
Is it hard to know what to pray for? Pastor Ed says that it really does help to
make a prayer list; there is nothing wrong with that!
How can we grow spiritually through prayer?
Scripture References: James 4:2-3
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October 19, 2021
Title: What Does it Mean to be Saved?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses two often-debated theological topics: Once saved, always saved and sinning after we are saved.
Click here for more information about Pastor Ed’s ministry.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Must we be sinless before we can be saved?
Once we are saved, must we immediately stop sinning? “Once we come to the Cross and put our faith and trust in the Lord, the flesh still lives, so we’re going to sin,” Pastor Ed says. He goes on to explain what we should do when we do sin.
Paul said: “I do what I shouldn’t and don’t do what I should.” Did he purposely sin?
Do our sins hurt others? Pastor Ed discusses the “ripple effect”.
Should we give up trying to live a sinless life? Scripture Reference: Galatians 2:20
When we sin after we are saved, will we still go to heaven or will we go to hell?
Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:9
What does it mean to be saved – to be born again? Scripture Reference: John 3
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October 6, 2021
Title: Prayer is Essential
Topic: Prayer is Essential
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Why Pray? Do we pray? Should we pray? When should we pray?
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge and Terry discuss the importance of praying without ceasing. Click
here for more from Pastor Ed.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is it good to set aside a particular time to pray each day? Pastor Ed warns us to not make prayer a ritual; rather make it an appointed time with the Lord.
How do we pray without ceasing?
When praying, what should our attitude be?
We make thousands of decisions throughout each week. How can we incorporate prayer into our decision-making process? Pastor Ed tells people all the time: “You want to know the will of God? Read the Bible!” He then goes on to explain that we know what we should do because the commandments are in the Bible. Our job is to pray about how to fulfill those commandments.
Scripture References: I Thessalonians 5:17; Colossians 3:1-2; Romans 12:1
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Prayer is Essential
Topic: Prayer is Essential
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Larry Burkett: “Pray when you are in trouble. Pray when things are going
well. Pray for forgiveness. Ask for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in your
life. Pray for the salvation of others. Pray for God’s continued protection and
grace. Pray sometimes when all you can do is praise God for His goodness and
faithfulness.”
Does God care about all that – and much, much more?
Is making, keeping, and reviewing a prayer list helpful?
Does God really hear every prayer – regardless of our attitude? Pastor Ed
reminds us that we won’t always understand why things happen to us and those we
love. He says: “In the midst of not understanding, we have to trust Him.”
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Prayer is Essential
Topic: Prayer is Essential
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Billy Graham once wrote: “You have not because you ask not, or you ask
amiss.” Does God have blessings just waiting for us, but we are afraid to
ask for them?
Is it hard to know what to pray for? Pastor Ed says that it really does help to
make a prayer list; there is nothing wrong with that!
How can we grow spiritually through prayer?
Scripture References: James 4:2-3
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September 22, 2021
Title: Hope in All Things
Topic: Hope
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge and Terry Lowry have a discussion about hope.
Click here for more about Pastor Ed and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Can a person with hope survive terrible circumstances?
How can we have hope in all things?
Why do we think we can handle everything on our own? Why do we forget to trust? Pastor Ed reminds us of the words in Ephesians 4:1.
Is the hope possessed by a Christian found in God’s character?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Hope in All Things
Topic: Hope
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does God have a specific plan for each of our lives? Pastor Ed mentions the
famous Scripture Jeremiah 29:11, but urges people to also include verse 10. Why?
LLife doesn’t always have a story book ending. When life is really hard, how can
we remember to cling to hope?
Pastor Ed reminds us that Moses, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Elijah, Jonah, Hosea, Amos,
Peter, Paul, and the disciples all went through trials. You will, too. He says:
“This cupcake Christianity that we have in America is not what God ordered
for us whatsoever.”
How do we know we have hope? Psalm 62; Psalm 46:5,10
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Hope in All Things
Topic: Hope
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Until we draw our last breath, is God pursuing us to give us hope of eternal
life? Hebrews 6:19-20; Colossians 1:27
How does God help us in this life? Pastor Ed reminds us: “He’s not just
there when you show up at church on Sunday” and uses Matthew 11:29 as an
example.
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September 15, 2021
Title: Faith is a Powerful Thing
Topic: Faith
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 2
God can accomplish more in a moment that we can accomplish in a lifetime. Does that mean we should just desire that a hole be dug and then stand there leaning on the shovel hoping God will perform a miracle? Or should we pray and not doubt?
Terry and Pastor Ed Ethridge offer hope and encouragement today through Scripture and stories.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is faith as small as a mustard seed all we need? (Luke 17:6) Pastor Ed says: “It’s not the amount of faith that you have; it’s the object of your faith… You need to have confidence and trust in the Lord of faith.”
Terry tells a story about a jogger who jogged every day – no matter what. Something happened one day, though, that changed his life…
Have you ever prayed and prayed for something and felt like God didn’t answer your prayer? (Proverbs 3:5-6) Pastor Ed says: “Faith is not about seeing and then believing; its about believing then seeing.”
Must we be careful what we pray for? Pastor Ed shares a profound statement that one of his mentors said long ago that has stuck with him…
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Faith is a Powerful Thing
Topic: Faith
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Terry shares a story about a tall, thin-as-a-rail young man whose dream was to
be on the football team…
Does God sometimes answer our prayers in ways we never would imagine? Does He
also sometimes put obstacles in our way? (Hebrews 11:1) Pastor Ed says: “God
will do whatever He needs to do to get you where you need to be if you’re
willing to follow.”
Are we alone in our walk with Christ or is there power at our fingertips? (Acts
1:8) Pastor Ed says: “I can’t make it happen, but I can do all things that
Christ asks me to do and leads me to do as I walk in the Spirit by faith.”
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August 18, 2021
Title: Reverence: Fear of the LORD
Topic: Fear God. Why?
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 2
Former Champion Forest Baptist Church Pastor of Pastoral
Care Ed Ethridge discusses the importance of fearing the LORD God, the Creator
of the Universe.
Click here for more from Pastor Ed and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
If fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, when does it begin? When do we begin to fear the LORD?
Do too few people today fear the LORD?
What is meant by “fear of the LORD”?
Job 1:1 “There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.” If there was no written language at this time, how did Job know right from wrong?
How do WE know right from wrong?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Reverence: Fear of the LORD
Topic: Fear God. Why?
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is every person born with a conscience and an innate knowledge that there is a
Creator of the universe?
Judges 21: 25 “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what
was right in his own eyes.” Are we reliving that scene today in America?
Will there be consequences – both corporately and individually – for our wrong
actions?
Is America experiencing the judgement of God?
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July 20, 2021
Title: Is It God’s Fault?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Many listening to the What’s UP Radio Program are
Christians. What do you really know about the Scriptures, though? What is Biblical Truth? What is the world’s truth? What is the difference? And more importantly: Is the lack of knowledge on our part God’s fault?
Pastor Ed Ethridge has been in pastoral ministry for decades. Today he discusses some hard truths that may be tough to swallow.
Click here for more from Pastor Ed and
Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
In what ways has God revealed the Truth to us? Why would God want us to know the Truth?
When I stand before the judgment seat of God, without Christ, will I have any excuse?
Romans 1
Are all faiths of equal value? Is this idea unbiblical?
Is this God’s fault that so many American adults do not believe in Jesus Christ?
Genesis 1:26-27 Pastor Ed makes a great point: “You can deny it all you want, but there is far greater evidence to validate the life of Jesus Christ than Napoleon Bonaparte, but I have never met anyone who didn’t believe in Napoleon Bonaparte.”
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Is It God’s Fault?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does absolute moral truth exist? More than half of all Americans do not believe
in absolute moral truth. Is this God’s fault? Psalm 14:1 is just one example of
many that there is, in fact, absolute moral truth…
This time last year, America was burning. Nearly half of millennials believe
that rioting, looting, and stealing is acceptable. According to Scripture, is
this behavior a sin?
Are people born into sin? Do many people believe that we are NOT born into sin?
Is this God’s fault? Psalm 51:5
Is sex outside of marriage, defined as between one man and one woman, morally
wrong in the eyes of God? Is it God’s fault that so few believe this to be a
sin? 1 Corinthians 6:20
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Is It God’s Fault?
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do many believe they are basically “good people”? Why is this a wrong
mindset? Do many Christians even believe this is true? Is it God’s fault that so
many believe this?
Do many pastors fail to teach the hard truths in the pulpit?
Is weeping at the altar a thing of the past? Pastor Ed admits that he hopes
people do NOT “enjoy” his sermons! Why would he say that?
NOTE: Throughout this interview with Pastor Ed Ethridge, Terry
referenced the most recent survey by Dr. George Barna and the Cultural
Research Center at Arizona State University. Click
here for more on this survey.
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June 22, 2021
Title: The Apostle’s Creed
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Part 1 of 3
Around 140 AD, many of the early church leaders developed a standard statement to express one’s confession of faith at the time of baptism. It’s not Scripture, but a simple list of the great doctrines of the Christian faith.
Pastor Ed Ethridge (Retired) guides us through the Apostle’s Creed today, offering encouragement for sharing our faith with others. Click
here for more about Truth for You Ministries.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
In this first segment, he discusses the first five statements:
I believe in God the Father Almighty
Maker of heaven and earth
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord
Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost
Born of the Virgin Mary
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Apostle’s Creed
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
In this second segment, Pastor Ed discusses the next six statements:
Suffered under Pontius Pilate
Was crucified, dead, and buried
He descended into hell
The third day He rose again from the dead
He ascended into heaven
And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty
EXTRA QUESTION: When Jesus died, did he take the keys to hell
from Satan?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Apostle’s Creed
Topic: Christian Apologetics
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
In this segment, Pastor Ed discusses the final seven statements in the Apostle’s
Creed:
From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost
The Holy Catholic Church, “universal church”
The Communion of Saints
The Forgiveness of sins
The Resurrection of the body
And the Life everlasting. Amen
How, then, should we walk? Pastor Ed offers Scripture and an explanation of what
“walk” means…
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June 8, 2021
Title: Are Christians Today Too Sensitive or Not Sensitive Enough?
Topic: Inspirational and Motivational
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Just a few decades ago, no one could have imagined the state of America today.
We have Pride Month for LGBTQ+ individuals. The divorce rate, even among
Christians, is sky rocketing. Social justice “warriors” are burning down
businesses with little-to-no consequences. Movies, television shows, and even
video games and song lyrics are riddled with curse words and violence.
Pastor Ed Ethridge has some thoughts on the current state of America. Learn more
about his ministry, Truth for You,
here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are we all wearing our feelings on our shoulders where it vicariously perches
seemingly daring anyone to just knock it off?
If the early Christians were so sensitive would the church have thrived?
Is there still hope for America to return to a truly Christian nation?
Why is it important for Christians to treat others the way they want to be
treated – they way Jesus would treat them?
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May 28, 2021
Title: Are Christianity and Abortion Compatible?
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)
Pastor Ethridge is with us this segment discussing: Is Abortion opposite of teachings found in God’s word?
Pastor Ed Ethridge recently announced his full retirement from preaching at
Champion Forest Baptist Church. This does NOT mean he will stop serving God and ministering to others.
For more information about Pastor Ed’s ministry, Truth for You Ministries,
click here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are Christianity and abortion compatible?
Is Speaker Pelosi Biblically correct when saying she can use her own judgement on whether or not she should take communion?
Is supporting abortion an individual judgment call?
Does the Bible address the taking of the unborn in the womb?
Is participating in an abortion an unforgivable sin?
Does the Bible discuss God’s reaction towards a repentant sinner?
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